About this role
Job Requirements
The Physical Therapist promotes students’ access to and participation in their educational programs by addressing mobility, posture, balance, strength and gross motor needs. The PT works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support students with physical and developmental challenges, ensuring that they can engage safely and effectively in all aspects of school life.
Specific Accountabilities
- Evaluates the student’s gross motor level of functioning and development of skills in areas of classroom work and unstructured time
- Supports students and parents/legal guardians to implement programs to facilitate carry-over from classroom learning to the home setting and into the community
- Diagnoses physical conditions and develops treatment plans to assist with movement and function for the student in grades K-12
- Writes assessment and treatment reports (assist with goals for Learner Support Plans (LSP), year-end summaries, etc.) to be shared with parents/legal guardians, members of the school team and Department of Learning Services as well as external professionals
- Provides ongoing observation of the student’s progress and adjusts treatment accordingly
- Leads activities with large and small groups of students
- Collaborates with other therapists, when possible, to demonstrate cross-connection, i.e., behaviour and language strategies
- Provide professional development and training to staff on strategies that support student success
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) and experience as noted below; or
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BScPT) and experience as noted below
Experience:
- MScPT - one (1) year experience direct pediatric or early childhood physical therapy intervention. Practicum experience accepted
- BScPT - minimum ten (10) years’ experience direct pediatric or early childhood physical therapy intervention
Applicable to both Degrees:
- Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPTA)
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License and a vehicle in good operating condition
- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and prioritization skills
- Proven collaboration and team building skills
- Physically able to meet all physical demands for this position