A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
This position is a 1.0 FTE for the 2026/27 School Year.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Function as an itinerant clinician to provide appropriate "educational model" physical therapy service for identified students. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to provide integrated programs for identified students Assess and evaluate students with disabilities, interpret results, and plan for appropriate intervention services in collaboration with the IEP Committee. Interpret the role of therapeutic intervention within the educational setting to educational personnel, administrators, parents, student and community members. Willing to work with student's preschool-age through 21 years of age, with a variety of disabilities. Willing to collaborate with regular and special education teachers to provide integrated educational programming. Willing to participate in clinical training of physical therapy students.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in public school system physical therapy program or pediatrics. Familiarity with physical therapy assessments appropriate for school age children and pertinent to the educational environment. Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with educational personnel, administrators, parents, students, and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Minimum level of education is a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, including clinical training, from an accredited college or university. Must have passed the physical therapy licensure examination and hold a current Virginia license to practice as issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine. Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
NOTE:
To expedite the hiring process, please upload applicable documents to include a copy of your teacher license, college transcripts and appropriate test scores to your application. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."
