Full-Time School-Based Physical Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 56,157 - 68,636; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County ESC Regional Center in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide educationally relevant therapy services across 185 instructional days. Start date August 4, 2026. Salary starting at $62,397.

This full-time position supports student mobility, independence, and participation through evidence-based physical therapy in collaboration with families and school staff. Responsibilities include designing therapy plans, conducting assessments, guiding equipment use,

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio PT license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of documentation tools and resources for therapy planning.
• Collaborative mindset and good communication with families and staff.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educationally relevant physical therapy services using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses and identify barriers limiting student participation.
• Develop goals, objectives, and benchmarks in collaboration with students, families, and staff.
• Guide students in therapy regimens and equipment use to improve mobility, strength, dexterity, coordination, endurance, and daily living skills.
• Conduct assistive technology assessments and adapt equipment as needed.
• Document therapy progress, evaluation results, and implications for instruction; monitor efficacy and modify interventions as needed.
• Support student access to inclusive educational opportunities and promote positive behavior interventions.

Skills

Ohio PT license

Documentation tools

Collaboration & communication

Fingerprinting clearance

Education

Ohio Pupil Services credential

Job description

Montgomery County ESC Regional Center in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide educationally relevant therapy services across 185 instructional days. Start date August 4, 2026. Salary starting at $62,397.

This full-time position supports student mobility, independence, and participation through evidence-based physical therapy in collaboration with families and school staff. Responsibilities include designing therapy plans, conducting assessments, guiding equipment use,