Physical Therapist (2026/2027) 1.0 FTE

Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools • Livermore, CA

1d • $106,964 - $150,510 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides developmental and gross motor evaluations for students and develops physical therapy treatment plans for rehabilitative care. The position provides individual and group therapy, classroom consultation, home management programs, and in-service training to District personnel. Services support students’ functional abilities and participation in the educational environment, especially students with physical, motor, or musculoskeletal dysfunction and disabilities.

The Physical Therapist collaborates with students, parents, educational staff, and interdisciplinary service providers, participates in IEP and other meetings, maintains student records, and uses scientific evidence and research in assessments and treatment decisions. The role serves sites throughout the District and includes direction, training, and assistance for paraprofessionals and assigned classroom support staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from a college or university accredited by CAPTE.
• Possession of a current and valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) to practice physical therapy.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and availability of private transportation.
• Physical and mental fitness as certified by a licensed physician and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis.
• Completion of annual Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Ability to identify and analyze physical, motor, and functional mobility dysfunction and develop and carry out treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to provide consultation on classroom and home management of gross motor, mobility, positioning, and physical access.
• Ability to explain and provide training on physical therapy and rehabilitative principles, and to direct assigned staff and observe or evaluate subordinate activities.
• Ability to maintain organized therapy files, treatment logs, and records in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to apply appropriate physical therapy procedures, scientific evidence, and research in decision-making.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, parents, and District personnel across diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in English; communicate effectively orally and in writing; read, explain, and follow rules and procedures; plan and organize work; meet schedules, timelines, deadlines, and productivity standards; and work confidentially with discretion.
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, rehabilitation theory, educational physical therapy objectives, anatomy, neuromuscular function, kinesiology, physical therapy modalities, consultation, training and supervision, health and safety regulations, infection control, record-keeping, English usage, interpersonal skills, and District procedures and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience planning and providing physical therapy to children.
• Clinical affiliation in pediatrics or experience working with children in a physical therapy or educational setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate students’ physical therapy and gross motor needs, particularly physical, motor, or musculoskeletal dysfunction related to disabilities.
• Administer appropriate physical therapy assessments to determine motor or functional mobility dysfunction.
• Develop treatment plans, goals, and objectives to improve students’ functional abilities and ability to learn in the educational environment.
• Provide individual and group physical therapy treatment to address motor and mobility deficits.
• Consult and collaborate with educational staff, general and special education teachers, and parents on classroom and home management of gross motor, mobility, positioning, and physical access programs.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, adaptive physical education specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive student services.
• Refer students and parents to related services or community resources that support students’ physical development.
• Participate in IEP and other meetings to coordinate physical therapy goals with the overall educational program.
• Maintain and oversee accurate student progress records, files, and treatment logs.
• Provide direction, training, and assistance to paraprofessionals and assigned classroom support staff.
• Conduct in-service and other training for District and other personnel on educational physical therapy, physical and motor development as related to learning, and safe handling or positioning.
• Prepare oral and written presentations, reports, and evaluations using scientifically based research and evidence in decision-making.
• Travel to various school sites and locations throughout the District using private transportation.

Benefits

• Medical benefits provided by the District in accordance with the current agreement between the CM/C and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
• Dental benefits provided by the District in accordance with the current agreement between the CM/C and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
• Vision benefits provided by the District in accordance with the current agreement between the CM/C and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
• 14 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time