Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Position

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Physical Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year.

Benefits: IPERS, generous paid leave package and monthly cafeteria allotment of $1,050.

Salary: 2026-2027 Salary Schedule (based on education and experience).

Position may serve Region(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne.

Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County.

Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.

Region 4: Fairfield, Maharishi, Mediapolis, Morning Sun, Mt. Pleasant, WACO, Wapello and Winfield-Mt. Union.

Region 5: Burlington, Burlington Notre-Dame, Danville, New London, and West Burlington.

Region 6: Central Lee, Fort Madison, Holy Trinity Catholic, Keokuk, Keokuk Catholic, and Van Buren County.

Position Overview

Physical Therapist will partner with educators, families and communities to provide effective learning environments for all students and help ensure success for all learners. Physical Therapist will apply principles, methods and procedures for analysis of motor or sensorimotor functioning to determine the educational significance of problems within, but not limited to, areas such as mobility and positioning in order to provide planning, coordination, and the implementation of intervention strategies and services for eligible individuals. Physical Therapist will report to the Regional Director.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program.
2. Licensed by the State of Iowa Department of Public Health.
3. Authorized by the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) with a Statement of Professional Recognition.

Responsibilities

1. Supports total school/community efforts to create a positive learning environment for students/children.
2. Serves as liaison among AEA, district buildings, families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
3. Integrates research into the design of best practices.
4. Consults with teachers, administrators and parents regarding best practices for classroom and homes and for building educational programs.
5. Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules in accordance with national and state laws, the Iowa Dept. of Education and AEA, which includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation including IEP's and IFSP's.
6. Utilizes individual physical therapy interventions for children and youth with disabilities in the educational environment.
7. Monitors student progress toward measurable goals and objectives.
8. Interprets assessment data to plan, develop and implement appropriate physical therapy interventions and make appropriate service delivery decisions in the educational environment.
9. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with State of Iowa Department of Public Health licensure regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Participates in projects, committees or activities to support the Agency's mission, goals and priorities.
2. Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative to produce high quality, organized and dependable results.
3. Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public.
4. Handles information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)
5. Pursues professional growth opportunities and relationships to keep current with and influence educational directions.
6. Communicates effectively and maintains effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to travel between school and homes served.
2. Ability to perform normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking; and may also involve above-average levels of physical activity at times that cannot always be anticipated.