What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5?
Physical Therapist (Full-Time)
Position Overview:
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) an opening for a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation, assessment, planning, goal development, and for providing appropriate intervention services designed to enhance the student's potential for learning. The PT will assist the student in acquiring the functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment, and to help the student function independently.
This is a Tri-County Itinerant position, with the majority of services projected in the Erie City area. Most Early Intervention services will be in Erie County, but the position also involves providing services for Special Education, school-aged children, as assigned.
Start Date: 2025-2026 school year, starting July 1st with limited days in the Summer until August In-Service
Salary (2025-2026 school year)
Bachelor's $64,985
Master's $67,206
Master's 15 $68,673
Master's 30 $70,449
Work Days: 194 work days per school
180 instructional days, 7 in-service days, 7 days for summer work working on a stretch calendar
PTO: 10.5 paid sick days, 3 Personal Days, 2 Emergency Days per school year (based on start date)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance upon hire date. $75/month for individuals or families. Life Insurance provided for employee at no cost.
Required Qualifications:
- PA License in Physical Therapist
- Previous experience providing school based PT services preferred
Essential Functions:
- Assesses students' functional capabilities and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or curriculum access
- Assesses students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual, motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle, strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations
- Communicates with students, parents, teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
- Consults with students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student access and mobility in school and in school related activities / functions
- 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 Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students' motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved
Successful applicants will be required to submit acceptable PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance and Federal History Clearance as well as complete forms Act 168 for current employer and any previous employer where the applicant worked directly with children. Additionally, a negative TB test will be required within 3 months of receipt of the test results by the IU.
Salary : $64,985 - $70,449
