School-Based Physical Therapist Part Time .6

School-Based Physical Therapist

The School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) provides evaluation consultation and direct physical therapy services to students with disabilities whose motor needs impact their ability to access and participate in their educational program. The physical therapist collaborates with educators related service providers and families to support student participation mobility independence and safety within the school environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to determine students educationally relevant motor needs.
• Interpret evaluation results and prepare written reports with recommendations for eligibility accommodations goals and services.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams.
• Develop measurable annual IEP goals and objectives related to gross motor skills functional mobility positioning balance strength endurance and participation in school activities.
• Provide direct and consultative physical therapy services as outlined in students IEPs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions and progress toward IEP goals.
• Recommend and assist with the selection fitting and implementation of adaptive equipment mobility devices positioning equipment and environmental modifications.
• Train school personnel on safe student handling transfers positioning mobility techniques and use of adaptive equipment.
• Consult with families regarding strategies to promote student independence and participation in school routines.
• Assist in planning for accessibility and participation in classroom instruction school activities field trips and emergency evacuation procedures.

Qualifications

• Current DESE licensure
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings preferred.
• Experience with assistive technology adaptive equipment and school-based service delivery preferred.

Effective July 1 2026 through June 302027

Required Experience:

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