The Physical Therapist is part of the related services providers and evaluates students referred for physical therapy as a result of observation, record review, or multidisciplinary staffing. 

 Additional responsibilities include: 

• planning Physical Therapy programs for individual students; 

• writing IEP goals and implementing programs through the IEP process; conferring with Teachers, Teaching Parents, and parents on the therapy plans for students; 

• maintaining Physical Therapy records and disseminating information to parents and professionals relevant to student progress and physical therapy needs; 

• training staff in techniques and principles of therapy; maintaining current information about community resources relevant to physical therapy; 

• serving as a resource to medical and educational staff.

•  Participates in the MIPS (Medicaid in Public Schools) as directed. Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

•  Two years therapy experience 

•  Pediatric therapy experience 

•  School-based therapy experience

•  Experience working with sensory impaired individuals 

•  Experience working with physically complex children   

 LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

•  Completion/Graduation from Accredited Physical Therapy Program 

•  State of Arizona Physical Therapist License 

•  National Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Certified Physical Therapist

•  AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card 

 KNOWLEDGE OF: 

•  Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit 

•  Principles and practices of administration and management 

•  Agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures 

•  Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation 

•  Federal and State statutes, policies, and procedures related to physical therapy 

 DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO: 

•  Ability to communicate in American Sign Language

•  Write comprehensive reports and communicate effectively.