Part-Time Certified Physical Therapist - Tucson Campus (KG- 3rd & 6th-12th Grade)

Part-Time Certified Physical Therapist - Tucson Campus (KG- 3rd & 6th-12th Grade)

Tucson Campus

• Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time, In-person
  

• Physical Therapist - Part Time, In-person (20 hours/week)
  

• School Psychologist - Full Time, In-person
  

Under the direction of the Tucson Campus Director, the Physical Therapist will conduct screenings diagnostic assessments or evaluations through various data collection methods; participate in team evaluations, write goals and objectives, as appropriate for Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs); maintain required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement and legal compliance ;   provide consultation to parents, administrators, teachers and related staff personnel; and provide Physical Therapy services through a range of service delivery models.

Duties:  

• Part-time position 
  
• Assess and implement physical therapy needs for students.
  
• Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Screens students to determine the need for further individualized assessment.
  
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations and/or referrals.
  

• Facilitates and/or attends meetings (e.g., IEP/MET/Team conferences, parent meetings, in-services, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding a student’s functional goals.
  

• Assess students to identify eligibility and IEP needs.
  
• Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions.
  
• Support the delivery of services in a classroom integration model.
  
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families.
  
• Responsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goals.
  
• Accountability for growth and proficiency on IEP goals.
  
• Participate in annual and ongoing staff training.
  
• Complete any appropriate Medicaid billing and documentation.
  
• Write PT goals and progress monitoring data for students' IEPs.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferred
  
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
  
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
  
• Minimum of two years PT experience in a school setting preferred
  
• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
  

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  
• Master's Degree or higher
  
• Valid license with the AZ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
  

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.