State PT License required or eligibility to obtain it
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check required
Experience with students with learning or social-emotional challenges preferred
Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation
Responsibilities
Create and deliver individualized treatment programs based on IEPs or medical plans
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to set goals and accommodations
Oversee Physical Therapy Assistants as needed
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs
Complete annual and triennial reviews in a compliant manner
Maintain thorough documentation and provide reports on student progress
Benefits
Full-time position in a supportive school-based environment
Opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Exposure to diverse student populations
Potential for professional growth in a school setting
Engagement in meaningful work that impacts student lives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Pay Range:
$46-$52/hour
Job Description:
For the [redacted] School Year | $46-$52/hour | Full-Time | Lafayette, IN. | School-Based | State PT License required
What You'll Do
Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students K-12 based on their IEPs or medical plans
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
Oversee and support Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) as needed
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress
What We're Looking For
Must Have
Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check, as applicable by state
Preferred
Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Physical Therapist Physical Demands
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
