School-Based Physical Therapist (IEP/IFSP Team)

Northwest Regional ESD; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking a Physical Therapist for ongoing recruitment to support multiple counties. The role involves planning and implementing student-focused therapy under physician orders, collaborating with educators, and contributing to IEP/IFSP goals across several locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent), Oregon PT licensure, and experience supervising licensed assistants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of/or ability to learn appropriate and various computer functions and programs including e-mail.
• Certificates as determined by the District including state license to practice physical therapy in the State of Oregon.
• Supervision of licensed physical therapy assistants.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member with teachers, parents and special education staff in support of educational program.
• Actively participates as member of individual education plan (IEP)/IFSP team in planning goals and educational programs for individual students.
• Provides professional input and expertise to the IEP/IFSP team in determining eligibility for services, developing IEP or IFSP goals and objectives for each eligible child/student and recommends service levels.
• Under a physician's prescription/order, plans physical therapy programs based upon individual student evaluations of functional/developmental skills as well as other tests.
• Under a physician's prescription/order, provides direct individual or small group services, and/or indirect services via consultative and monitoring services to implement therapy programs to assist the family and student to meet the IEP or IFSP goals.
• Manages child/student behavior during therapy.
• Communicates with other health care providers regarding student evaluations and programs.
• Provides physical therapy support services to address and facilitate progress with student IFSP/IEP goals. Supervises LPTA's assisting in this role in accordance with state PT license laws.
• Provides consultation services to other professional and educational personnel regarding students' gross motor and functional abilities.
• Trains and supervises assignments for educational assistants (LPTAs).

Skills

Master's degree

PT licensure in OR

Team collaboration

Supervision of PTAs

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking a Physical Therapist for ongoing recruitment to support multiple counties. The role involves planning and implementing student-focused therapy under physician orders, collaborating with educators, and contributing to IEP/IFSP goals across several locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent), Oregon PT licensure, and experience supervising licensed assistants.