Physical Therapist - 2026/27 School Year

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists in educational systems are considered to be related service personnel. The physical therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, goal development and monitoring, and provision of appropriate intervention services designed to assist the student in acquiring those functional skills needed to participate and progress in the educational environment and improve the student's level of independent function.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Comply with all state rules and regulations, Board of Education policy, and administrative procedures.
• Comply with all of the requirements regarding reports, record keeping, etc. in a timely manner.
• Complete all of the District's requirements regarding procedures for referred students.
• Carry out screening and assessment/evaluation procedures for referred students.
• Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant.
• Maintain a system of documentation that is professional, consistent, efficient and accountable and that conforms to State and District Policy.
• Maintain and be accountable for equipment and inventory, including safety issues and proper working order.
• Communicate results of evaluations and reports of physical therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and, when appropriate, other agencies concerned with the students.
• Attend MDC, IEP, department and other appropriate meetings.
• Facilitate in-service education and professional development for colleagues.
• Professionally supervise and monitor the job performance of and assigned physical therapy assistants and/or affiliating therapy students.
• Monitor the physical therapy program goals by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved in the implementation of the intervention procedures.
• Provide consultation to the staff regarding student needs, professional needs, and classroom/building needs in order to achieve targeted goals and objectives.
• Provide reassessment of students, focusing on areas of needs, at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
• Communicate the needs of the physical therapy services to the appropriate administrator(s).
• Review self-performance and seeks appropriate guidance and consultation.
• Remain abreast of professional developments in field.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of PTA's

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: The physical therapist must have completed an accredited education program and field work education requirements.

Licensure: Appropriate Valid Illinois Physical Therapist License.

Salary: $62,100 plus experience and education. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.