Los Angeles Unified School District

Physical Therapist

Los Angeles Unified School District • $80K — $95K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid California Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensing.
  • Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pediatric physical therapy assessment and treatment to students with special needs.
  • Determine levels of function related to age and educational placement.
  • Consult with educational team members on special education policies and procedures.
  • Exercise independent clinical judgment in therapy practices.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including mental health resources.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation.
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts offered.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • 16 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement available.
Full Job Description
Requirements / Qualifications
  • A valid license from or eligibility for licensing with the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act.
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license with a driving record that meets the insurance requirements of the County Office of Education.


    • Comments and Other Information

    THE POSITION

    The Educational Services Division is currently accepting applications for Physical Therapist.
    Under limited supervision of a school administrator or designee, the Physical Therapist provides pediatric physical therapy assessment and treatment to students with special needs enrolled in the educational programs of the Santa Clara County Office of Education; determines levels of function relative to the student's age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living; consults with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures; exercises independent clinical judgment and well-developed communication skills.

    To learn more about this position, please click here for the job description.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES
    The following application materials are required:
    1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
    2. Resume
    3. DMV driver history report
    4. Copy of Physical Therapy License, eligibility for licensing, or Limited Permit

    The application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.

    EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
    • Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
    • Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
    • The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
    • Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
    • Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
    • Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
    • Second interviews may be held in-person.
    • Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

    NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

    HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
    The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
    • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
    • California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
    • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits
    ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
    Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

    RECRUITMENT CONTACT:
    For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
    Shahana Shah
    408.453.6847
    [email protected]

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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* Ladders Estimates

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