Physical Therapist
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Physical Therapist provides developmental and gross motor evaluations of students; develops physical
therapy treatment plans for rehabilitative care; provides classroom consultation and home management
programs; and provides in-service training to District personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
♦ Identify and evaluate physical therapy and gross motor needs of students, especially as related to
specific areas of physical, motor, or musculoskeletal dysfunction in students with disabilities.
♦ Administer appropriate physical therapy assessments to determine areas of motor or functional
mobility dysfunction.
♦ Develop treatment plans, goals, and objectives to improve students' functional abilities and enhance
their ability to learn within the educational environment.
♦ Provide individual and group physical therapy treatment to correct or adapt for specific areas of
motor and mobility deficits.
♦ Provide consultation and collaboration to educational staff, general and special education teachers,
and parents for classroom and home management of gross motor, mobility, positioning, and physical
access programs.
♦ Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, adaptive physical
education specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated,
comprehensive services for students.
♦ Refer students and parents to related services or community resources which will aid the students'
physical development.
♦ Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and other meetings to coordinate physical
therapy goals with the total educational program.
♦ Maintain and oversee the maintenance of accurate progress records, files, and treatment logs on
individual students.
♦ Provide direction, training, and assistance to paraprofessionals and assigned classroom support
staff.
♦ Conduct in-service or other training programs for District and other personnel on the role of
physical therapy as an educational service, typical physical and motor development as related to
learning, and safe handling or positioning.
♦ Prepare oral and written presentations, reports, and evaluations using scientifically based research
and evidence in the decision-making process.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
♦ Principles and methods of physical therapeutic techniques, including modern methods, assistive
technology, and low incidence equipment.
♦ Theory of physical rehabilitation underlying the practices of physical therapy.
♦ Objectives of physical therapy treatment and services in an educational setting.
♦ Skeletal anatomy, neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, and physical therapy
modalities.
♦ Principles of consultation, training, and supervision.
♦ Health and safety regulations, including bloodborne pathogen safety and infection control.
♦ Effective record-keeping techniques.
♦ Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
♦ Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
♦ Established procedures, district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
Ability To:
♦ Identify and analyze areas of physical, motor, and functional mobility dysfunction.
♦ Develop and carry out physical therapy treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
♦ Provide consultation for classroom and home management of gross motor, mobility, positioning,
and physical access.
♦ Explain and provide training on physical therapy and rehabilitative principles.
♦ Provide direction to assigned staff and observe/evaluate subordinate activities.
♦ Establish and maintain organized physical therapy files, treatment logs, and records adhering to
established procedures.
♦ Apply appropriate physical therapy procedures, scientific evidence, and research in decision-
making.
♦ Work cooperatively and effectively with students, parents, and District personnel across diverse
racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socio-economic groups.
♦ Travel to various school sites/locations throughout the District using private transportation.
♦ Understand and follow oral and written directions in English.
♦ Meet schedules and timelines, plan and organize work.
♦ Work confidentially with discretion.
♦ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
♦ Read, explain, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
♦ Meet established deadlines and maintain productivity standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
♦ Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy with a
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from a college or university accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
♦ Experience: Successful experience in planning and providing physical therapy to children; clinical
affiliation in pediatrics or experience working with children in a physical therapy or educational
setting is highly desirable.
♦ Licenses: Possession of a current and valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of
California (PTBC) to practice physical therapy.
♦ Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and availability of private
transportation; physical and mental fitness as certified by a licensed physician and evidence of
freedom from active tuberculosis; completion of annual Bloodborne Pathogen training.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
♦ Work year: 195 days + 14 paid Holidays
♦ CM/C Salary Schedule placement: level 22
♦ Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance
with the current agreement between the CM/C and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School
District
