Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists develop and/or restore motor function and maintain performance commensurate with the student’s unique needs; provide therapy to students whose functioning in the school setting is negatively impacted by dysfunction to gross-motor abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State ESA certification for Physical Therapist required.
• Physical Therapist license.
• Physically capable of conducting therapy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrate a knowledge in and application of CO-therapy service and delivery experience.
• Valid First Aid Card with CPR preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of an OT/PT team.
• Demonstrated ability to be solution oriented, collaborative and pro-active in problem solving.
• Ability to work with building teams on integration of therapy efforts.
• Must have experience in identifying students with exceptional needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-171, IDEA, Section 504, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Programs personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing and evaluation activities of students with disabilities.