Physical Therapist - Part Time

May Institute; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training opportunities

EAP

Paid time off

Flex spending account

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

May Center School in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to provide consultative PT services for students with autism and developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, develop goals, train staff, and collaborate with educational and clinical teams to support progress.

Qualifications include a PT degree, state licensure, and experience with IEPs and ABA-based practices. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state licensure and required national credentials as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing physical therapy or gross motor programming.
• Knowledge of IEPs, progress reporting, and educational documentation.
• Understanding of ABA or willingness to develop proficiency in ABA-based practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, training, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with students, families, educators, clinicians, and school professionals.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting, pushing, pulling, and gross motor activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal PT assessments and develop individualized goals.
• Provide consultative PT services based on student needs and schedules.
• Collaborate with teachers and clinical teams to implement gross motor goals in IEPs.
• Complete progress notes, evaluations, reports, IEP documentation, and records.
• Train and provide ongoing consultation to staff on PT programming.
• Coordinate with nursing, educational, clinical, and allied health staff to adjust therapies.
• Participate in IEP, progress review, family, and district meetings.
• Promote student safety, dignity, independence, confidentiality, and rights.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Training

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist

May Center School, Wilmington, MA | Part-Time

Position Summary

Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a Part-Time Physical Therapist at May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, MA. The Physical Therapist provides consultative physical therapy and programming to support students’ gross motor development, independence, safety, and overall well-being. This role assesses student needs, develops individualized goals, trains school staff, and collaborates with educational and clinical teams to support student progress.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct formal and informal physical therapy assessments and develop individualized goals and recommendations.
• Provide consultative physical therapy services based on student needs and established schedules.
• Collaborate with teachers and clinical team members to develop and implement gross motor goals within students’ IEPs.
• Complete progress notes, evaluations, reports, IEP documentation, and other required records.
• Train, observe, and provide ongoing consultation and feedback to staff implementing physical therapy programming.
• Collaborate with nursing, educational, clinical, and allied health professionals to adjust therapeutic strategies and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Participate in team, IEP, progress review, family, and school district meetings as requested.
• Promote student safety, dignity, independence, confidentiality, choice, and human rights throughout all programming.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state licensure and required national credentials as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing physical therapy or gross motor programming.
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs, Progress reporting, and educational documentation.
• Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis or willingness to develop proficiency in ABA-based practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, training, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, clinicians, and other school professionals.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and assisting with gross motor activities.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
• Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financially Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
• Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
• Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Join us and discover a culture that cherishes your well-being and invests in your brightfuture!