What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Physical Therapist position at Varies?
The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position of Physical Therapist, beginning the 2025-2026 school year.
Salary Range: $42,300.00-$88,830.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level) This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to ten years of service/experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a Baccalaureate, Masters, PHD Level Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Maintain current Montana License.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and adhere to a daily schedule for treatment, consultation, and meetings.
- Evaluate and determine the need for physical therapy educationally relevant services for students referred to physical therapy.
- Write reports based on the PT assessments and provide copies as per district policy.
- Participate, plan, and assist in the completion of the ER/IEP team process, including collaborating for goal and objective development, placement decisions, and the need for related services.
- Provide physical therapy services for students who qualify for physical therapy as a related service (as determined by the educational team) to support the student’s special education.
- Maintain measurements of student’s progress in therapy and report such in accordance with District’s policy.
- Communicate with clinics, physicians, and other therapists when appropriate.
- Communicate with parents to assure their understanding and participate in the child’s therapy program.
- Provide consultation for school staff regarding an individual student’s program, disabilities, and positioning, handling, general precautions at recess, P.E./Health Enhancement and transportation.
- Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants and PT students assigned to the PT Department. (Refer to Guidelines for the Provision of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services and Montana State Laws).
- Participate in ongoing continuing education to ensure professional competence and meet state licensing requirements.
- Carry out other duties as required by administrator and department.
- Maintain confidentially of those served.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the “Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.”
- Demonstrate successful experience in public school setting and/or related experience in pediatrics (one to two years preferable).
- Have knowledge of child development, school-related therapeutic interventions, behavior and management and assistive technology (preferred).
- Possess an understanding of the role of the physical therapy in a school setting (preferred).
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on Employment Button. For questions, please call (406) 628-3360.
Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.
If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.
Date Notice Posted: Internal 4/30/2025 External 5/3/2025
The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.
It does not in any way represent an employment contract.
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER
Salary : $42,300 - $88,830
