Physical Therapist

Salary : $101,712.00 - $123,635.20 Annually
Location : Simi Valley, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Perm
Job Number: 25-7081-1
Department: Student Support Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

PURPOSE
To establish a list to fill an anticipated 11-month, full-time (8 hours/day) position in the Student Support Services Department. This list may also be used to fill future part-time, full-time, permanent, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2025. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.

TESTING PROCESS:
Structured Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for: As early as the week of April 21, 2025.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the Structured Interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Purpose Statement
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services, the Physical Therapist delivers specialized physical therapy services to eligible students in educational setting. The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and implements intervention strategies for students aged from infants to 22 years old, focusing on enhancing functional skills and physical well-being. The Physical Therapist collaborates closely with teachers, principals, and staff, delivering personalized therapy services with sound judgment and initiative. This role requires specialized training and licensure in physical therapy practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses, plans, and provides physical therapy services
  • Conducts assessments of students and develops reports to determine student's needs for physical therapy
  • Evaluates student's functional performance in activities that are meaningful, curriculum-oriented, and applicable to daily life routines in an educational setting
  • Utilizes appropriate evaluation tools, including standardized tests and clinical observations, to assess students and determine the necessity for therapy intervention plans
  • Develops and implements individualized therapy programs for qualifying students.
  • Chooses activities to improve student performance in the skill areas (i.e. functional mobility, gross motor, balance, positioning, strength, range of motion, muscle tone, daily living, etc.) necessary for accessing curriculum, learning and functioning within the school environment
• Collaborates with families, school personnel, and health care providers:
  • Communicates evaluation results and reports of therapy services to parents, educational staff, students, and relevant agencies
  • Plans, conducts, and generates a summary assessment report in preparation for the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meetings
  • Attends IEP team meetings as needed and maintains progress notes on student records
  • Reviews reports from health care providers requesting physical therapy and coordinates physical therapy services with students' health care providers
  • Collaborates with district medical personnel to coordinate medical care protocols and serves as a resource in interpreting physical therapy services
  • Assists with modification of school tasks and activities to accommodate the needs of students
  • Offers consultation to school personnel and families on implementing physical therapy interventions and equipment to enhance student access and mobility in an educational setting
• Manages equipment, travel and safety environment:
  • Adapts and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs
  • Researches and recommends types of equipment available to meet student needs
  • Travels between locations where students require services
  • Maintains a safe and organized treatment area
• Acts as role model and maintains accurate physical therapy records:
  • Keeps clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school board policy
  • Submits records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently
  • Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs
  • Participates in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance direct services

• Other Functions
  
  
  • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Bachelor or Master Degree in Physical Therapy program from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Experience in planning and providing physical therapy services, predominately to children and adolescents, in school settings, accredited medical centers, hospitals, clinics, and/or agencies, is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates
Valid physical therapy license registered through the Physical Therapy Board of California or the California Department of Consumer Affairs
Valid California driver's license
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Skills to:

• Provide effective physical therapy services to students
• Operate properly equipment, devices and supplies
• Adapting or designing equipment for individual needs
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software
• Accurately enter electronic data and information
• Record Keeping techniques

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of physical therapy and their proper application in the educational environment
• Cognitive, sensory, social emotional and physical development of children
• Equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy
• Principles and practices of techniques used in the assessment of children with special needs
• Patient care skills, procedures and proficiencies.
• Language skills to document work activity and use physical therapist terminology
• Principles and practices of records management, and patient file documentation procedures
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Ability to:

• Utilize a variety of modern methods, techniques, and practices in physical therapy
• Select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities
• Screen, evaluate and provide required physical therapy services
• Develop and implement individualized programs
• Read and understand a variety of correspondences, such as medical records, educational records, test results and directives
• Train others in simple therapy principles
• Properly and safety use the equipment and devices available to use in therapy, such as walkers, standers, seating systems, wheel chairs, canes, crutches, splints, body jackets, gonimeters, etc
• Lifts, moves and adjusts students, especially non-ambulatory students
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action
• Learn, understand, and apply district policies, procedures, and rules
• Accurately document sessions
• Establish and maintain a variety of files and records, and maintain confidentiality
• Collaborate effectively with others to carry out work
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Work independently with little direction
• Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines
• Travel to other sites/locations throughout the District

Working Environment
Work is generally performed indoors where some safety considerations exist due to physical labor and to the nature of the position.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Salary: Five step salary range that provides annual increases of approximately five percent until the fifth step is reached. New hire initial step placement (normally up to Step 3) based on qualifying education and experience as outlined in Merit System Rule 7.20.1. An employee who is promoted to a higher class shall be placed on the step of the new salary range that is at least five percent above the current rate, excluding any differential pay.

Vacation: Earned based on assigned hours. Increased vacation allowance based on years of service with the district. Confidential employees receive an additional 3 days vacation allotment, up to a maximum of 22 days. Management employees receive 22 days of vacation (based on a 12-month assignment).

Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.

Holidays: Fourteen paid holidays per year (based on 12-month assignment).

Insurance and Credit Union: The District offers a competitive Health and Welfare plan for employees and dependents. The Ventura Schools Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.

Retirement: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Social Security and Medicare. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit website.

Confidential Stipend: Simi Valley Unified School District provides a monthly, confidential stipend of $74.00/month to classified employees hired into the "Confidential" job category.
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Describe YOUR EXPERIENCE and YOUR QUALIFICATIONS carefully as this information will help us determine how well you meet the (minimum and relative) employment qualification standards for this classification. All information should be clearly stated - incomplete or vague responses may disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications and cause you to be screened out of the process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information or over-evaluation of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing. All information requested in the questions must be indicated on this supplemental application. References to other documents, statements such as "please see resume," biographical sketches, etc. will not be accepted in-lieu of this supplemental application. You may attach your resume in addition to the supplemental application. The general application form must also be completed. Please respond below indicating that you have read and understood these instructions and agree to answer the following questions as completely, accurately, and honestly as possible.

• Yes, I agree to answer
• No, I do not agree

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This position requires you to be a licensed Physical Therapist registered with the Physical Therapy Board of California or the California Department of Consumer Affairs. To qualify for this recruitment, you must submit proof of your license (including your license number and expiration date or a copy of your license) with your application. Please confirm that you have included this proof with your application:

• I have attached a copy of my license to my application.
• I have verified my license title and number on my application.
• I have not submitted proof of my license - I understand this will disqualify me from being considered for this job.

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Please provide your Physical Therapy license number and its expiration date:
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This position requires you to have a valid California driver's license at the time of employment. Do you poses a valid California Driver License?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires working in various educational settings, including general and special needs programs for students from infancy to age 22. Are you comfortable, willing, and able to assist students in this age range with their physical health needs?

• Yes
• NO

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Experience preferred: Experience in planning and providing physical therapy services, predominately to children and adolescents, in school settings, accredited medical centers, hospitals, clinics, and/or agencies, is preferred. Please describe any experience you may have that is related to this position.
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