Step into a rewarding contract role supporting students as a dedicated Physical Therapist. This full-time opportunity (32.5 hours per week) runs ASAP through the end of the school year. Based near Quincy, MA, you’ll work itinerantly across the district, focusing primarily on home visits to ensure students receive the care and support they need outside the traditional classroom environment.
Key Qualifications:
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Massachusetts
- Previous experience with pediatric or school-based caseloads preferred
- Comfortable with itinerant work and independently traveling between locations
- Ability to adapt sessions to students’ home environments
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills with families, caregivers, and educational teams
- Strong documentation and organizational abilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct therapy services to students in home settings, following individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Evaluate physical and developmental needs, create targeted treatment goals, and adjust plans as needed
- Foster positive relationships with families to encourage participation and progress
- Participate in IEP meetings, provide required documentation, and maintain communication with school staff
- Utilize creative problem-solving to address diverse student challenges and environments
- Manage caseload efficiently while adapting to a dynamic, travel-based schedule
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule structure to accommodate home visits and travel
- Opportunities to develop expertise in community/home-based PT interventions
- Support from a dedicated team of educational professionals
If you’re looking to broaden your impact by providing crucial services where students need them most, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Take the next step in your PT career and apply today for immediate consideration!
Compensation for this position ranges from $41.67 to $61.67. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement