2025 – 2026 Physical Therapist Position Available In Escambia, Florida

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• 2026 Physical Therapist
  Escambia County School District

Location:

Pensacola, FL

• 32505
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 00070378

Source:

Escambia County School District

Posted:

5/22/2025

Expires:

5/29/2025

Web Site:

ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
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JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide individualized educationally relevant therapy (consultative
and/or direct) to facilitate a student’s level of function and participation in his/her school
environment to ensure a free and appropriate public education to those students who are
eligible.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops an individual physical therapy program Plan of Care.
• Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), goals, and objectives for each student needs as applicable to the educational setting.
• Identifies and selects appropriate materials and equipment for therapy.
• Establishes schedules for therapy sessions.
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Maintains accurate daily records and data collection to document students’ progress,
  including requirements for Medicaid.
• Manages time effectively.
• Manages and orders materials and equipment effectively.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, organized, and safe environment for students.
• Uses technology resources effectively.
• Assists in developing forms for documentation.
• Evaluates students’ physical needs relative to the educational setting.
• Presents typed evaluations, interim progress reports, and documentation of services
  each time a student is seen directly or consultatively.
• Re-evaluates short-term objectives and writes new ones as needed.
• Uses standardized tools and clinical observations to screen, evaluate, and reassess
  students’ needs.
• Implements Plan of Care with specific instructions to students, teachers, other
  professionals, parents, and other participants on an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct physical therapy, to include strengthening exercise, stretching,
  balance training, gait, mobility training, and alternative positioning.
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• Attends medical clinics with or on behalf of students as necessary, or sends progress reports to explain students’ status within the school setting.
• Provides for student services as recommended in the IEP.
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate
  intervention, referral, or reporting action.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students,
  parents, and the community.
• Corresponds with sponsoring physicians as appropriate.
• Attends IEP meetings and other student-related conferences as determined
  necessary.
• Provides families, employees, and other professionals with consultation and
  instruction in therapy techniques to establish carry-over into daily activities, which
  ultimately would affect students’ performance in the academic setting.
• Consults with teachers, parents, and other IEP committee members to ensure that
  students’ needs are being met.
• Participates in appropriate activities for the continuing improvement of professional
  knowledge and skills.
• Provides employee in service training as deemed necessary by the Director
• Exceptional Student Education.
• Models professional and ethical conduct at all times.
• Performs all professional responsibilities.
• Prepares required reports and maintains all appropriate records.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and other professional information.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and programs.
• Supports School and District goals and priorities.
• Ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age
  groups and student program classification.
• Establishes and maintains a positive collaborative relationship with students’ families
  to increase student achievement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational institution.
• Possess a Florida licensure to practice Physical Therapy.
• One (1) year of experience, pediatrics experience preferred.
• Qualifications may vary from the above requirements to such a degree as the Superintendent and Board determine is necessary and appropriate to ensure properly qualified personnel in each specialized assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to display a professional knowledge of the theories, terminology, principles and techniques of physical therapy practices in pediatric, adolescent and young adult growth and development, neurological and orthopedic disabilities, behavioral management and psycho-social aspects of children with cognitive and physical disabilities.
• Requires the ability to consult effectively with parents, students and teachers.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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• Requires the ability to perform professional-level work dealing with data, people, and technology that relates to administrative, technical, scientific, engineering, accounting, legal, or managerial skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy Work:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionall
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