Physical Therapist

Varies; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurel School District is hiring a Physical Therapist on a full-time or part-time basis in Laurel, Montana. The role involves developing treatment plans, evaluating needs for educational PT services, and collaborating with the ER/IEP team to set goals and determine placements.

The district provides a salary range and opportunities to work within a school setting. The candidate must have a PT degree, Montana licensure, and a strong interest in pediatrics and educational therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a PT program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Maintain current Montana License.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adhere to a daily schedule for treatment, consultation, and meetings.
• Evaluate and determine the need for PT services for students referred to PT.
• Write reports based on PT assessments and provide copies per district policy.
• Participate in ER/IEP team process and assist in goal/objective development.
• Provide PT services to students eligible for related services to support education.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes per district policy.
• Communicate with clinics, physicians, and therapists when appropriate.

Skills

Pediatrics in school setting

Staff/Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed in Montana

Job description

Physical Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5134174

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time or part-time position(s) of Physical Therapist.

Salary Range: $42,300.00-$88,830.00(Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level) This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to ten years of service/experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a Baccalaureate, Masters, PHD Level Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Maintain current Montana License.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and adhere to a daily schedule for treatment, consultation, and meetings.
• Evaluate and determine the need for physical therapy educationally relevant services for students referred to physical therapy.
• Write reports based on the PT assessments and provide copies as per district policy.
• Participate, plan, and assist in the completion of the ER/IEP team process, including collaborating for goal and objective development, placement decisions, and the need for related services.
• Provide physical therapy services for students who qualify for physical therapy as a related service (as determined by the educational team) to support the student’s special education.
• Maintain measurements of student’s progress in therapy and report such in accordance with District’s policy.
• Communicate with clinics, physicians, and other therapists when appropriate.
• Communicate with parents to assure their understanding and participate in the child’s therapy program.
• Provide consultation for school staff regarding an individual student’s program, disabilities, and positioning, handling, general precautions at recess, P.E./Health Enhancement and transportation.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and PT students assigned to the PT Department. (Refer to Guidelines for the Provision of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services and Montana State Laws).
• Participate in ongoing continuing education to ensure professional competence and meet state licensing requirements.
• Carry out other duties as required by administrator and department.
• Maintain confidentially of those served.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the “Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.”
• Demonstrate successful experience in public school setting and/or related experience in pediatrics (one to two years preferable).
• Have knowledge of child development, school-related therapeutic interventions, behavior and management and assistive technology (preferred).
• Possess an understanding of the role of the physical therapy in a school setting (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $43,675 to $90,205 Per Year
Job Categories:
Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peggy Pollock , Director of Human Resources
• Adminstration Building
• Phone: [phone] ext 3352
• Email: [e-mail]