Position:Physical TherapistCompensation: $95,000-$120,000 annuallyDept:ClinicalType:ExemptReports To:Physical Therapist Supervisor Location:On Site
Benefits: (check for FT, PT or All)
- Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
- Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
- Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
- Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
- Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
- 401k w/company match (FT)
- Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)
Who You Are:- You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
- You are a licensed physical therapist with experience supporting students with developmental, neuromuscular, and physical needs.
- You are skilled in conducting assessments and developing individualized therapy programs that support student access to academic and residential environments.
- You utilize evidence-based, student-centered approaches to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence.
- You are comfortable integrating therapeutic strategies into classroom, residential, and daily living routines.
- You collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, educators, residential staff, and families to support coordinated care.
- You are experienced in recommending and utilizing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to support student success.
- You remain calm, analytical, and solutions-focused when supporting students with complex needs.
- You demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when working with confidential student information.
- You are adaptable and able to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up your sleeves to support students and staff.
- You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, and clinical reporting.
Job Responsibilities:- Conduct physical therapy evaluations using standardized tools, clinical observations, and review of medical and educational records.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy programs to support student mobility, access, and participation.
- Provide direct physical therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
- Adapt physical tasks, classroom environments, and daily routines to support student function and independence.
- Recommend and support the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student care across academic and residential settings.
- Provide consultation and training to staff to support carryover of therapeutic strategies.
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to ensure alignment of therapy goals across environments.
- Maintain accurate documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
- Support students in developing functional mobility, coordination, and independence across settings.
- Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Perform additional duties and participate in programming as needed.
Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.
Position Requirements:- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program required.
- Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities required.
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles and application within educational or residential settings.
- Experience with evaluation tools, therapeutic techniques, and adaptive equipment.
- Ability to assess, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to train staff in therapeutic carryover techniques.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting students with complex needs.
- Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required training.
- Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position
- Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
- You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
- Student Facing Positions:
- Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
- Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
- You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
- You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
- Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.
Competencies: Clinical:- Physical therapy assessment and intervention
- Mobility, strength, and coordination development
- Treatment planning and functional goal setting
- Use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- CPR
- First Aid
Behavioral:- Physical therapy assessment and intervention
- Mobility, strength, and coordination development
- Treatment planning and functional goal setting
- Use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
Collaboration & Communication:- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Family and caregiver communication
- Staff consultation
- Professional documentation and reporting
Safety & Compliance:- Confidentiality and ethical practice
- Adherence to clinical and regulatory standards
- Safe use of therapeutic equipment and environments
- TCIS and safety protocol implementation
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Mandated Reporter Training
