2026-27 Physical Therapist (0.5 FTE)

Physical Therapist

Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy. Possesses a Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. Up-to-date or ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/restraint certification.

Reports to: Principal/Executive Director of Student Services

Job Goal

Identifies students whose ability to function is limited by gross motor delays and/or physical deficits. Provides direct, indirect, or consultative services to enable students benefit from their educational program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates students' gross motor functioning skills based on formal and informal evaluations.
• Develops physical therapy objectives and activities that can be implemented by teachers and assistants.
• Develops therapy schedules and provides therapy for students who have delays in gross motor functions.
• Identifies students' needs for adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations/modifications.
• Instructs students, family, and school staff members in all the use of special equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conferences to develop Individualized Education Programs for students entering or continuing in special education programs.
• Determines appropriate physical therapy equipment and supply needs, makes purchase requests for equipment and supplies as appropriate, and maintains inventory of physical therapy equipment, assistive technology, and supplies.
• Evaluates individual student progress in therapy programs on a regular basis, communicating findings to teachers, parents, and others involved through direct consultation or written reports.
• Completes quarterly and other reports formally requested by the Director of Student Services.
• Attends appropriate professional conferences, workshops, and in-service training programs.
• Provides professional development to staff members.
• Maintain records and bill Medicaid in Public Schools.
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

Technology Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• The ability to type 40 wpm.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the accommodations do not interfere with the ability to perform essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to transfer weights up to 50 pounds including but not limited to dependent, assisted, stand, pivot, slide board, and two persons lifts.
• The position includes daily carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; ability to work on the floor or at the level of small children.
• The employee must be able to push and pull equipment including wheelchairs, gait trainers, bikes, mobile standers.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Terms of Employment

• Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA: Exempt
• Full Time Employee Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement, workers' comp, life, and medical. Optional benefits (employee's cost): Increase life insurance, flexible spending account, short term disability, dental, and/or vision.

Evaluation

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.