Physical Therapist (2027-28)

Esd 113; Tumwater, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

ESD 113 in Western Washington is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess students’ functional physical development and implement targeted treatment aligned with IEP goals. You will work across multiple sites, coordinating with teachers, parents, and medical staff to provide high-quality therapy services that support student outcomes.

The role requires professional licensure and ongoing professional development, with a comprehensive benefits package and a four-day work week scheduled across 148

Qualifications

• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and safety standards.
• Skills in documenting and reporting.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations for Special Education funding.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy procedures to meet program objectives.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, physicians, and staff for compliant services.
• Develops treatment plans to remediate motor skill deficits and support IEP goals.
• Directs assigned PTAs to ensure program objectives are met.
• Maintains therapeutic records and progress documentation.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Occupational therapy equipment

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Computer software

Job description

ESD 113 learns from and cares for our staff, schools, students, families, and the land, works alongside communities to build pathways that expand opportunity, and acts with collective purpose to advance educational justice.

We provide the highest quality special education services to rural districts within the ESD 113 region in beautiful Western Washington (Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific & Thurston Counties).

https://esd113spedcoop.org/jobs/

Why Work With Us?

• FTE .75-1.0
• Four day work week
• 8.75 hours/day
• 148 days/year
• State benefits
• Competitive salary
• Travel reimbursement
• Exceptional support

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• FSA/DCAP
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• LTD Insurance
• Retirement
• DCP
• EAP
• Sick Leave and Personal Leave

Purpose Statement

The job of Physical Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants.

Essential Functions

• Administers physical therapy procedures and modalities at a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring achievement of program objectives.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.
• Develops processes (e.g. treatment plans, interventions, instruction, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing effective programs for remediating students' motor skill deficits, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting life skills acquisition.
• Directs the work of assigned PTAs for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring achievement of program objectives.
• Facilitates meetings for the purpose of presenting evaluation results and expected outcomes, identifying barriers, and ensuring achievement of state mandates.
• Integrates specialized education plan with the K-12 learning environment (e.g. specialized assistance for students, parents and guardian training, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in achieving learning goals set forth in the Individual Education Plans (IEP) while complying with required guidelines and regulations.
• Interprets medical reports for the purpose of providing information and ensuring that treatment and intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and compliance.
• Manages special materials, equipment, and learning environment essentials for specialized programs for the purpose of providing materials and equipment conducive for student achievement and ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment while complying with District, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required.
• Pursues professional development opportunities for the purpose of ensuring professional growth.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and referral.
• Travels from duty station to school district that they serve for the purpose of providing services to students and performing the essential functions of the position.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical diagnoses related to special Education funding categories; current OT treatment interventions; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and laws.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy strategies; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in job related area.

Equivalency: None specified

Certificates and Licenses

Designated Subject Matter Endorsement Eligibility for State Certification of ESA, Physical Therapist

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training

Continuing Education Requirements Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

FLSA Status

*Nonexempt/Exempt status will be determined by work calendar and WA State minimum threshold