Physical Therapist 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This position supports Individual Education Programs for students identified as having a disability defined by IDEA and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education and 504 plans. The PT is part of an interprofessional collaboration model with teachers, special services teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school specialists that contribute to students benefiting from specially designed instruction. The PT assists students to access school environments and participate in educationally relevant tasks within school routines. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Evaluate students’ functional abilities in the context of the educational environment
• Provide services and consultation to allow students to participate in school routines and achieve his/her educational goal(s)
• Maintain documentation and report through IEP process
• Attends eligibility determination and IEP meetings
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed

Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS          

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:       Coordinator of OT/PT

Supervises:       PTA as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program; Current Missouri Physical Therapist license by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts; Experience working with children who have a variety of special education diagnoses, medical diagnoses, conditions, and/or disabilities.  

Preferred:  Advanced training in school-based practice.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language:  Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions.

Computation:  Work with mathematical concepts to analyze data; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning:  Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current therapeutic theory and techniques while working with students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology:  Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Physical Demands:  An individual who holds this position is frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, bend, and kneel; Is regularly required to talk and hear; daily personal and close contact with children is required; the selected applicant will regularly assist students with bodily movement; Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Will regularly push, pull, reach for, and carry objects; Must demonstrate significant finger dexterity; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Attendance:  Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position; The position requires travel among multiple buildings during the school day, so a personal vehicle is required.

Conditions and Environment:  Work is performed in a typical school environment. 

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $54,500 - $78,480