School Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Current vacancy: 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:

• 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.

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, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

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.