Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) - Tucson Campus

Part-Time Certified Physical Therapist - Tucson Campus (K-2nd & 6th-12th Grade)

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the direction of the Tucson Campus Director, the Physical Therapist will conduct screenings diagnostic assessments or evaluations through various data collection methods; participate in team evaluations, write goals and objectives, as appropriate for Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs); maintain required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement and legal compliance; provide consultation to parents, administrators, teachers and related staff personnel; and provide Physical Therapy services through a range of service delivery models.

Duties: 

Part-time position (16 hours per week)

Assess and implement physical therapy needs for students.

Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Screens students to determine the need for further individualized assessment.

Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations and/or referrals.

Facilitates and/or attends meetings (e.g., IEP/MET/Team conferences, parent meetings, in-services, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding a student’s functional goals.

Assess students to identify eligibility and IEP needs.

Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions.

Support the delivery of services in a classroom integration model.

Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families.

Responsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goals.

Accountability for growth and proficiency on IEP goals.

Participate in annual and ongoing staff training.

Complete any appropriate Medicaid billing and documentation.

Write PT goals and progress monitoring data for students' IEPs.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments

Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferred

 Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance

 Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills

 Minimum of two years PT experience in a school setting preferred

 Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Required:

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Master's Degree or higher

Current license with the AZ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.