Physical Therapist 24-25 School Year-MI Certified-Partial Caseload

Lighthouse Therapy; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Therapy is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for the 2024-2025 school year to work remotely with Michigan school districts. The position requires a Master's degree and an active Michigan license. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, providing teletherapy, and collaborating with educational teams to support student goals. Join a supportive community where your commitment makes a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Mentoring for all new therapists

Access to electronic medical record (EMR) system

Opportunity to cross-license

Access to assessment library

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Master's degree and active Michigan license required.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Reliable internet access and dedicated computer with webcam necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual evaluations of students' motor skills and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct teletherapy services and collaborate with school teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation as per school district regulations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build rapport with students

Positive and patient demeanor

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Active Michigan license as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Physical Therapist 24-25 School Year-MI Certified-Partial Caseload

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Opportunity

Lighthouse Therapy is looking for a Physical Therapist to work remotely as a 1099 contractor with Michigan school districts for the 24/25 School Year.

Opportunity

Lighthouse Therapy is looking for a Physical Therapist to work remotely as a 1099 contractor with Michigan school districts for the 24/25 School Year.

What You Will Need

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Active Michigan license as a Physical Therapist
• Reliable Internet Access
• A dedicated computer with a webcam for providing services
• A dedicated or quiet space for sessions
• Ability to build rapport with students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and patient demeanor
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience providing physical therapy services in an educational setting
• 2+ years experience working in schools
  
  

Commitment

• You are in control of your caseload. If you agree to the 20-student minimum (if applicable), you are never obligated to take on more students.
• Caseloads are not guaranteed. Lighthouse Therapy asks that you be willing to work with 20 students per week. However, this does not guarantee that you will have referrals for 20 students. Even if you start at the beginning of the school year, it may take several weeks for referrals to come in and your caseload to build.
  
  

Caseload Clarification

Q - How does Lighthouse define caseload?

A - At Lighthouse Therapy, we define a "Student" as a child receiving service for 30 minutes once a week. So, a caseload of 20 students equals 10 hours of direct therapy time.

Q—What if I see students who require more time? What if I need to see a student for 30 minutes twice a week instead of once a week?

A—Under Lighthouse Therapy's caseload definition, "a student is a child receiving service for 30 minutes once a week." If you were to have a child receiving service for 30 minutes twice a week, then that child would count as two students.

Q—Why does Lighthouse Therapy discuss a time commitment in "Students" and not "Hours"?

A—At Lighthouse Therapy, everything we do is about our mission. We are laser-focused on helping students, and discussing time commitment in "Students" is one small way to keep the focus where it should be.

Q—Why does Lighthouse Therapy ask therapists to commit to a minimum caseload of 20 students?

A—At Lighthouse Therapy, we want happy and committed therapists. We've noticed that therapists are more committed when they agree to at least 20 students. This higher commitment often leads to stronger integration with client schools and more consistent referrals. Once Lighthouse began asking for this level of commitment, we witnessed a sharp decline in therapist turnover and dramatically higher therapist satisfaction on internal surveys.

Job Responsibilities for a School-Based Telehealth Physical Therapist

• Student Assessment & Evaluation
• Conduct virtual evaluations to assess students' motor skills, strength, coordination, and mobility.
• Review students' IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), medical history, and teacher/parent concerns.
• Determine the need for school-based PT services and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Virtual Therapy & Intervention
• Provide direct teletherapy services to students, guiding them through exercises and activities that promote mobility, balance, and coordination.
• Adapt treatment activities to be engaging and accessible in a virtual environment.
• Educate teachers, paraprofessionals, and caregivers on strategies to support students' mobility needs during school activities.
• Implement assistive technology recommendations for students with physical disabilities.
• Collaboration with School Teams
• Work closely with special education teams, teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to support students' educational goals.
• Attend virtual IEP meetings to discuss student progress and recommend adjustments to therapy plans.
• Provide training and resources to school staff on positioning, mobility aids, and accessibility accommodations.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate progress notes, session logs, and student evaluations in compliance with school district and state regulations.
• Contribute to IEP goal-setting and progress reporting.
• Ensure all services align with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and state telehealth guidelines.
• Family & Caregiver Involvement
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress.
• Offer guidance on home exercises and mobility strategies to reinforce therapy goals outside of school.
• Address parent concerns and provide recommendations for additional support when needed.
• Technology & Virtual Learning Adaptation
• Utilize telehealth platforms, interactive tools, and digital resources to engage students in therapy sessions.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues and provide alternative methods for therapy delivery if needed.
• Stay informed on best practices for providing physical therapy in a virtual school setting.
• Professional Development & Ethical Standards
• Maintain state licensure and certifications required for school-based physical therapy services.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards when working with students and families.
  
  

What You Get

• We match your schedule with the right students.
• Lighthouse Therapy offers mentoring for all new therapists at whatever level they need it.
• Access to Lighthouse Therapy's electronic medical record (EMR) system makes keeping track of your appointments, billing, and students' goals a breeze.
• Access to Zoom for providing your teletherapy services.
• Access to Lighthouse Therapy's G-Suite account to make communication with schools easy.
• Never feel alone. Our therapist community is active and engaged on Google Chat (Google's version of Slack). You can ask questions, get answers, make friends, and even post in the "Water Cooler" channel what fun things you've been up to.
• Opportunity to cross-license and cross-licensure reimbursement to other states.
• Access to Lighthouse Therapy's Assessment Library. This resource alone can save you thousands of dollars on testing materials.
• Work remotely! Skip the commute and get more time to spend with your family.
  
  

About Us

Established in 2018, Lighthouse Therapy is a company run by therapists, for therapists, for the betterment of students.

Before starting Lighthouse Therapy, our CEO and Speech-Language Pathologist, Janet Courtney, provided online therapy services for over six years and worked as a therapist for nearly twenty-five years. She saw first-hand the problems a company run by investors and businessmen can produce. Decisions were regularly made to improve the bottom line, negatively affecting therapists, schools, and, ultimately, the students. She knew a company's profits shouldn't come before a student's well-being. So, she founded Lighthouse Therapy (LHT).

Janet understands the nuances of conducting sessions online, so every decision made centers around helping our therapists and students become more successful.

Job Type: Contract Partial Caseload

Lighthouse Therapy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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