Physical Therapist - Special Ed

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Candidate will provide pediatric education based physical therapy assessment, treatment, and consultation to students with special needs enrolled in the educational programs of the Santa Clara Unified School District; determines levels of function relative to the student's age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living; consults with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures; exercises independent clinical judgment and well-developed communication skills.

Qualifications: Candidate must possess a valid license from or eligibility for licensing with the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act and, generally have a combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical method to demonstrate these qualifications would be two years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy in an educational setting with emphasis on developmental disabilities. A candidate should have the skill in the application of physical therapy techniques utilized in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities in the school setting and develop and implement treatment plans, goals, and objectives to correct sensory-motor dysfunction as it relates to educational goals and objectives. Candidate will work as a strong member of the IEP team, using current best practice clinical skills for working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

A cover letter, resume, and at least 2 letters of recommendation are required. Please note: Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.