PHYSICAL THERAPIST, HOURLY at DPS Careers

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motor Assessment, Physical Therapy, IEP Development, Medicaid Billing, Collaboration, Adaptive Equipment, Functional Mobility, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Visual Motor Skills, Compliance Laws, Racial and Educational Excellence

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

** Applications will be received until April 1, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org [https://careers.dpsk12.org/]. ** About this job: The Hourly (1 Day) Physical Therapist provides motor assessment as well as remediation, restoration or compensation for decreased functional motor skills in order to maximize educational opportunities for students. ** Please Note: This is an Hourly position, not eligible for Benefits ** What DPS Offers You: * A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. * Salary: Click here [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4086/Talent/eefa8ffb-7288-4e0d-97a1-7207d041b59d/25-26-DCTA-Step-and-Grade-Schedule-Effective-8-1-2025.pdf?disposition=inline] for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly Schedule. Click here [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/teachercomp] for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary. * In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll], health and wellness benefits - English Version [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026] or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_] , and PERA Retirement [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees]. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page. What You'll Do: * Evaluates students, identifies and documents goals, and participates in Intervention or Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, providing direct motor based physical therapy services as directed * Collaborates and communicates with teachers, staff, and parent(s) about student therapy plans and strategies that address motor skill areas such as but not limited to independent daily living skills, gross motor, functional mobility, fine motor, and visual motor * Modifies the educational environment; provides adaptive equipment for student access; and trains classroom personnel to properly lift and transfer students, use adaptive equipment and wheelchairs, and provide other services * Participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops and serves on committees * Follows compliance laws for meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in the performance of duties such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, and report writing * Other duties, as assigned. What You’ll Need: * Minimum of a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy is required * Experience with pediatric population is preferred * Must hold current Colorado Department of Education Special Provider License with an Endorsement in Physical Therapy * Must hold a Physical Therapy License from DORA; * Must hold a valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements * Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred but not required * Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. * Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. * Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/OTPT.pdf] of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates students, documents goals, participates in IEP meetings, and provides direct motor-based physical therapy services. They also collaborate with staff and parents on therapy plans addressing various motor skills and modify the educational environment as needed.