2026-2027 Physical Therapist 0.5, Creighton Elementary School District

Position:

2026-2027 Physical Therapist 0.5

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

135480

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

August 20, 2026

Contact Information:

Creighton Elementary School District

2702 E Flower St

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone: 602-381-6000

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, planning, and treating children with physical deficits to assist with

learning and provides consultation to teachers and staff on strategies to improve students'

physical abilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a professional level classification responsible for evaluating functional mobility,

neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and gross motor function to determine physical therapy needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level

and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time

depending on the District's needs.

• In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.
• Plans and implements educationally relevant goals and objectives including identifying

interventions and environmental modifications and planning the students' Individual

Education Plans (I.E.P.s);

• Supervises and monitors job performance and caseload of Physical Therapist Assistants;
• Implements educationally relevant goals and objectives for students by determining

appropriate frame of reference, interventions, and environmental modifications necessary to achieve objectives;

• Plans and prepares activities for student including determining necessary assessments to analyze student qualification for services and the frequency and mode of treatment;
• Screens and evaluates referred students including determining necessary assessments to

analyze student qualification for services and the frequency and mode of treatment;

• Collaborates with educators and staff determining interventions that work; communicating

evaluation results; discussing relevant treatment issues; and assisting in the development of

department goals;

• Submits Medicaid (AHCCCS) billing as directed; and,
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, codes, and statuses.• District policies, procedures, organization structure and school requirements.
• Physical therapy subject matter such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neuroanatomy,

and relevant medical terminology.

• Normal and pathological child development.
• Safety procedures.

SKILLS

• Working under pressure to meet timelines and handling multiple and changing priorities.
• Performing therapeutic interventions.
• Clinical reasoning.
• Handling students to include physical transfer, muscle facilitation/inhibition, and use of

gross and fine motor skill equipment.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Customer service and public relations.
• Counseling, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, codes, and policies.
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies.
• Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrating tact, diplomacy and patience.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,

supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information

and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience:

Complete program in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution; or an equivalent

combination of directly-related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Arizona Physical Therapy License.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Other:

Our Beliefs: A Guide for Our Actions

We Believe In:

• Loving each child as our own.
• Mindful, curious, and adventurous learning.
• Safe schools that nurture mind, body, and spirit.
• High expectations that promote academic growth.
• The strength that comes from the diversity of our community.

Our Vision:

Creighton neighborhood schools inspire adventurous thinkers, collaborative learners, and

kind-hearted leaders.

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