Physical Therapist - SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide educationally-focused therapy across district schools. You will assess, treat, and document student progress, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to IEP planning and implementation to support mobility and functional skills for students with disabilities.

Applicants must be licensed in Alabama and hold a PT degree. The role requires travel between schools and working within 187-day or contracted schedules as

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Alabama.
• Knowledge of federal and state education rules affecting school-based PT.
• Experience working in school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings.
• Develop and implement IEP-related PT plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and other service providers.
• Train staff and families in delegated techniques and equipment use.
• Travel among schools to deliver services.
• Document progress in the SETS system.

Skills

PT theory

Assistive tech

Evaluation tools

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Alabama licensed PT

Bachelor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - SYSTEMWIDE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949205

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goals : To provide high-quality physical therapy services to address the needs of a student with a disability as they relate to mobility and functional skills related to the skills needed for a student to receive a free and appropriate education. These services include, but are not limited to assessment/evaluation, treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication teachers, other service providers, medical personnel and families.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Alabama
• Three years of experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the federal and state education rules and regulations which impact a Physical Therapist's role in providing services to students with disabilities in school settings.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : Special Education Director

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security:Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of physical therapy and their proper application in the educational environment.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy.
• Knowledge of appropriate evaluating tools.
• Knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of feeding issues such as food consistency, oral motor functioning, adaptive equipment and specific feeding techniques.
• Skilled in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Possesses the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.
• Knowledge of state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives of instructional specialty to which assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read a variety of correspondences, medical records, educational records, test results, directives, requests, etc.
• Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of the evaluation and findings.
• Participate in meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate with the school teams to develop Individualized Education Programs.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to children.
• Collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy and the student's needs.
• Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use.
• Travel to and among schools to provide services.
• Investigate and recommend types of equipment available to meet student needs, funding sources, and vendor options, including insurance forms and letters of justification.
• Evaluates and reports on student progress.
• Develops and maintains documentation of Individualized Education Programs and student progress through the Special Education Tracking System (SETS).
• Use of appropriate assessment instruments pertinent to areas of therapy.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment : 187 days

Evaluation : According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary : According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Taylor Anderson , Administrative Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]