School Physical Therapist

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 16 paid holidays

Minimum 6 vacation days

Monday-Friday work schedule

CalPERS pension

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and support student mobility and educational participation. The role requires collaboration with families, staff, and healthcare providers to ensure services align with IEPs and state requirements.

The position involves one year of experience preferred, a valid California PT license, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The work schedule is 8 hours per day, 203 days per year.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with families and staff required.
• Ability to collaborate with IEP teams and healthcare providers.
• Strong assessment skills for mobility and functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' gross motor skills and mobility.
• Develop measurable PT goals aligned with IEPs.
• Provide direct PT services and implement intervention plans.
• Document progress and participate in IEP meetings and team conferences.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related services to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication with families

IEP collaboration

Assessment skills

Mobility evaluation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

1 - position for 8 hours per day, 203 work days per year. This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Conducts assessments, develops goals, and provides physical therapy services to improve student mobility and functional independence to support access to educational programs. Collaborates with families, staff, and health care providers to ensure services are aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and applicable state and federal requirements.

SUPERVISION

• Receives supervision from the Director of Special Education or designee.
• This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of job functions performed by employees in the class. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties and tasks performed within the job.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of students’ gross motor skills, mobility, physical functioning, and performance within classroom and campus settings to determine educational need for physical therapy services.
• Distinguishes between educationally necessary and medically necessary physical therapy services and makes recommendations consistent with IDEA, SELPA guidelines, and District policies.
• Prepares written evaluation reports summarizing assessment results, present levels of performance, and recommendations for IEP team consideration.
• Develops measurable physical therapy goals and objectives aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provides direct physical therapy services and implements individualized intervention plans to improve functional mobility and support access to curriculum and school activities.
• Monitors and measures student progress toward IEP goals; adjusts intervention strategies based on student response and data.
• Participates in IEP meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings to present findings and collaborate on service planning.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, medical providers, and related service personnel to coordinate services.
• Assesses, recommends, adapts, and monitors the use of specialized mobility, positioning, and adaptive equipment; provides training regarding safe handling and equipment use.
• Evaluates classroom and campus environments to identify accessibility needs and recommends modifications to support safe student mobility and participation.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in compliance with District, SELPA, state, and federal requirements, including documentation necessary for audits and reimbursement where applicable.
• Establishes and maintains safe, organized therapy environments and ensures equipment is maintained in functional condition.
• Travels between school sites and program locations to deliver services and attend required meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

For applicants licensed on or after January 1, 2015, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants licensed prior to this date may qualify with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. One (1) year of experience providing physical therapy services; experience with children and youth with disabilities is desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California and a valid California driver’s license. Valid First Aid and CPR certifications. All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of employment and maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach; lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. with assistance; and assist with the movement of non-ambulatory students. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform required duties.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work in classroom, therapy, and outdoor settings; travel between school sites; and may be exposed to bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and moderate noise levels. Work involves direct contact with students, staff, parents, and the public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION: Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Follow your child's school schedule (non work days for summer, winter, spring break)
• Professional Growth Awards Program
• up to 16 paid holidays
• Minimum of 6 vacation days
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Retirement security-CalPERS pension

BENEFITS

The following information is a brief summary of the medical benefits provided.

Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) and Blue Cross (PPO) Choice of contract or non-contract physicians. Dependent Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if full time student.

OR

Kaiser (HMO) Need a Primary Care provider. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if a student.

AND

Delta Dental Benefits are payable at 100% in PPO network or 50% out of network of covered charges for benefits received during the first calendar year of eligibility.

AND

Vision Service Plan (VSP)covers one vision examination and one set of lenses each twelve month period. VSP will make an allowance toward the cost of "Elective Contact Lenses".

AND

Prudential Life Insurance $10,000/member and $1,500/Dependents