What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist / 2026-2027 position at Charlotte County Public Schools?
PCN 93352016PT
Calendar 197/Hrs 8
Paygrade E - $38.40/hr
Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!
Qualifications:
- At least one of the following qualifications is required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a relevant major
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a relevant major and two (2) years of relevant experience
- High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience with progressive increase in responsibilities
- Holds valid Florida certification in the area of Physical Therapy
- Holds professional license as an Physical Therapist
*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Practices according to Chapter 486, Florida Statutes.
- Provides services including, but not limited to: screening, evaluation, educationally relevant treatment, program planning and consultation.
- Evaluates need for services in accordance with state and district guidelines and submits reports.
- Consults with educational staff, parents, and other health professionals regarding students staffed into Physical Therapy Program.
- Participates in staffing/IEP conferences as assigned.
- Develops goals and objectives for Individualized Education Plans and/or plan of care using data collected during therapy sessions, evaluations and input from parents and school staff.
- Schedules and implements comprehensive therapy treatment based upon the evaluation procedures and referral/prescription of the student’s physician.
- Prepares progress reports for all students receiving physical therapy services on a regular basis.
- Trains, schedules and supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, paraprofessional, or other staff.
- Utilizes electronic systems of data collection and reporting (including Medicaid billing as appropriate) in accordance with district guidelines.
- Performs other job-related functions as assigned.
Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions
Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule
Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits
*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.