School Physical Therapist

Current Vacancy:
1 - position for 8 hours per day 203 work days per year.

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of job functions performed by employees in the class. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties and tasks performed within the job.
1. 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.
2. Distinguishes between educationally necessary and medically necessary physical therapy services and makes recommendations consistent with IDEA SELPA guidelines and District policies.
3. Prepares written evaluation reports summarizing assessment results present levels of performance and recommendations for IEP team consideration.
4. Develops measurable physical therapy goals and objectives aligned with students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
5. Provides direct physical therapy services and implements individualized intervention plans to improve functional mobility and support access to curriculum and school activities.
6. Monitors and measures student progress toward IEP goals; adjusts intervention strategies based on student response and data.
7. Participates in IEP meetings case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to present findings and collaborate on service planning.
8. Collaborates with teachers administrators families medical providers and related service personnel to coordinate services.
9. Assesses recommends adapts and monitors the use of specialized mobility positioning and adaptive equipment; provides training regarding safe handling and equipment use.
10. Evaluates classroom and campus environments to identify accessibility needs and recommends modifications to support safe student mobility and participation.
11. Maintains clinical and administrative records in compliance with District SELPA state and federal requirements including documentation necessary for audits and reimbursement where applicable.
12. Establishes and maintains safe organized therapy environments and ensures equipment is maintained in functional condition.
13. Travels between school sites and program locations to deliver services and attend required meetings.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.

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 masters or bachelors 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 drivers 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