School Physical Therapist

About the role

This position 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. It also involves collaborating with families, staff, and health care providers to ensure services align with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and applicable state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

This position requires 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 are also required.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet one of the following education requirements:
• Applicants licensed as a Physical Therapist on or after January 1, 2015 must possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants licensed prior to January 1, 2015 may qualify with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.

Skills

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.

Benefits

The Oxnard School District offers professional growth awards, a minimum of 6 vacation days, a Monday-Friday work schedule, retirement security through CalPERS, and various medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 8 hours per day, 203 work days per year.