Physical Therapist - Part-Time (Qualifies for a $750 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiting incentive $750

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist. The role focuses on providing interventions and evaluations to improve student mobility within the school setting, with starting date immediately.

Qualified candidates must hold a state PT license, a Pupil Services Registration, and a Master's degree or equivalent. The position is exempt and reports to the Director of Student Services.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist (Ohio OT/PT/AT Board).
• Valid Pupil Services Registration (State Board of Education).
• Master's Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students as part of the multi-factored evaluation process (strength, endurance, balance, mobility).
• Develops and supports IEPs for students.
• Plans and implements therapy programs and schedules; participates in team meetings.

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Physical Therapist - Part-Time (Qualifies for a $750 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Ohio OT/PT/AT Board.
• Valid Pupil Services Registration issued by the State Board of Education.
• Master's Degree or equivalent.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Reports To

Director of Student Services and his/her designee

Job Objectives

Provide interventions and evaluations informed by evidence; help students improve mobility skills within the school environment

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Evaluates students as a part of the multi-factored evaluation process in the areas of strength and endurance, balance, functional mobility, and other related areas.
• Assists with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.
• Plans and implements therapy programs for identified students, develops a therapy schedule, participates in team meetings, conferences, etc.
• Uses effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of students.
• Incorporates and promotes instructional, assistive, and other types of technology; and upholds the acceptable use policy.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.
• Provides in-service and training to parents and school personnel on lifting, positioning, and transfer skills as needed.
• Participates on building level teams.
• Participates in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services and higher education.
• Upholds board policies, follows administrative guidelines, complies with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensures paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), strictly adheres to HIPPA and FERPA, respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains high ethical standards, exhibits professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct, promotes a favorable image of the Agency, etc.).
• Adapts to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interactions with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc.
• Completes other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
• "Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio."

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

It is the employee's responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Application Procedure

Please apply online at www.escco.org/careers

Job ID 23483 - Physical Therapist - Part-Time

Position Type

Part-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kayla Montanaro , Talent Acquisition Specialist
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

Job ID: 5727319

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately