Physical Therapist

Pitt County Schools; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools in Greenville, NC seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to serve students with identified needs. The role supports a 10-month term, delivering direct and consultative PT services across preschool and school-age populations.

Responsibilities include developing and coordinating therapy programs, evaluating students, relating findings to families and staff, and collaborating on a multi-disciplinary team to plan environmental modifications and equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of pediatric practice experience preferred.
• Experience with school-based physical therapy is desirable.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate a school-based physical therapy program.
• Provide screening, evaluation and intervention for preschool and school-age students.
• Interpret and report evaluation findings to staff and families.
• Analyze risk, problem solve and exercise professional judgment in service decisions.
• Modify environments and train staff to meet students' physical needs.
• Provide direct and consultative services for preschool and school-age students.
• Communicate with staff, parents, administrators, physicians and other professionals.
• Collaborate on a multidisciplinary team for preschool and school-age students.
• Address equipment needs and write letters of medical necessity.
• Coordinate with community therapists for service delivery.
• Assist in planning safe transportation for students with disabilities.
• Participate in staff meetings and ensure compliance with FERPA and PT Act.

Skills

Pediatrics

School-based PT

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program

North Carolina licensure as Physical Therapist

Job description

Physical Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942566

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Physical Therapist

Department: Exceptional Children

Term of Employment: 10 months

Pitt County Schools is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to serve students with identified needs. This staff person would provide the following:

• develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the local educational agency (LEA);
• provides screening, evaluation and intervention services for both pre-school and school age students;
• Interprets and reports evaluation findings and relays information to staff and families of pre-school and school age students.
• analyze risk, problem solve effectively and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services for both pre-school and school age students
• makes environmental modifications and trains staff to manage physical needs of both pre-school and school age students;
• provides direct and consultative services to include both pre-school and school age students
• communicates and consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals for pre-school and school age students;
• serves as a collaborative service provider on a multi-disciplinary team for both pre-school and school age students;
• addresses equipment needs, works closely with DME providers and families, and writes letters of medical necessity to meet those equipment needs for school for pre-school and school age students;
• collaborates with community based therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of service for pre-school and school age students;
• contributes to planning safe transportation for pre-school and school age students with a disability.
• provides consultation regarding emergency evacuation of pre-school and school age students with a disability.
• participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification for pre-school and school age students;
• procures, maintains and inventories equipment, materials and supplies needed for pre-school and school age students;
• participates in staff meetings as requested.
• applies principles of physical therapy and works within the North Carolina Physical Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other legal mandates.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience (preferably in pediatric practice).
• Participation in recent continuing education programs related to pediatrics or school based physical therapy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Certification to practice in North Carolina as evidenced by current licensure as a physical therapist by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Contact Information

• Glen Buck
• 1717 W 5th Street
• Greenville, North Carolina 27834-1698
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]