School Physical Therapist
$124,800–$156,000 year
On-siteMonrovia, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate and support students whose gross-motor, mobility, strength, balance, or coordination needs affect their ability to access and participate in the educational environment. Provide direct physical therapy services individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing measurable IEP goals. Implement individualized intervention plans addressing strength, balance, mobility, and functional movement while supervising a Physical Therapist Assistant. Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to consult on classroom accessibility and provide education on positioning and equipment. Complete timely documentation, progress reports, and IEP records, adjusting strategies based on student performance and functional needs.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or other professional PT degree meeting applicable licensure requirements
- Active or eligible for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
- Appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization, where required for school-based practice
- Experience working with children or school-aged students
- School-based or pediatric Physical Therapy experience
- Experience supervising or collaborating with a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions and exercises within developmental and functional models appropriate to the educational setting
- Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, positioning, gait, and functional participation
- Ability to identify and analyze physical and environmental barriers that may affect a student's access to and participation in their educational program
- Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Physical Therapy services
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and accessibility supports
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
- Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and educational purposes
- Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications
- Must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities
- Must be able to lift or assist with students, mobility devices, adaptive equipment, or therapeutic materials as appropriate to the position
Desired Qualifications
- APTA membership
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and accessibility supports
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