Licensed Physical Therapist

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention/recruitment certification bonus

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide essential physical therapy services across multiple locations in Detroit. The role requires a Bachelor or Master of Physical Therapy and a valid Michigan license. Responsibilities include student evaluations, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and direct therapy in educational settings. The salary range is between $55,000 and $94,000, along with a $15,000 retention/recruitment bonus for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Michigan State License for Physical Therapy.
• Graduation from an accredited educational program required.
• Ability to pass a national certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of students referred for therapy services.
• Collaborate with school personnel to address student needs.
• Provide direct physical therapy in educational settings.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Evaluation

IEP Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Title

Exceptional Student Education- Licensed Physical Therapist

Location

Various Locations

Salary

$55,000 - $94,000*

Reports to

Principal/Designee

Bargaining Unit

DFT

Benefits Eligibility

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting

Retention/Recruitment Bonus

• DPSCD will offer a $15,000 retention/recruitment certification bonus to existing and new educators who hold an active State of Michigan License for Physical Therapy for the 2026-2027 school year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor or Master of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university. The State of Michigan requires a license for this occupation.
• All states require that physical therapists be licensed. To obtain a license, applicants must graduate from an accredited educational program and pass a national certification examination. Those who pass the exam become a licensed or certified physical therapist.

Essential Functions

• Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings.
• Participate in meetings as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Participate in the development of IEP or 504 plans for eligible students.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to students.
• Collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy and the students’ needs.
• Delegate activities to teachers, parents and paraprofessionals.
• Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use.
• Travel to and among schools to provide services.
• Maintain records of services provided.
• Lift, transfer and position students and equipment as necessary.
• Provide services to students eligible for related services.
• Improve, develop, restore or maintain a child’s sensory motor function in educational environments.
• Function as “related service personnel” under state and federal law and regulations.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Designee.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.