School-Based Physical Therapist | IEP-Driven Care

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BTU bargaining unit affiliation

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct and indirect PT services to students in the school system. You will screen and evaluate children, develop IEP/IFSP-based plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Maryland PT license, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of pediatric PT, behavior norms, and disability education laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and AMA-ACB accreditation (as applicable)
• Maryland license to practice physical therapy
• Knowledge of pediatric PT and behavior norms
• Understanding of education laws for students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate children to determine PT needs.
• Develop IEP/IFSP-based PT programs with annual goals and objectives.
• Supervise PT students, assistants, or aides.
• Meet with parents to discuss home activity plans.
• Maintain caseload documentation and clinical notes.
• Collaborate in staff meetings and with other service providers.
• Train school staff on PT equipment.
• Serve on IEP/IFSP teams as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct and indirect PT services to students in the school system. You will screen and evaluate children, develop IEP/IFSP-based plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Maryland PT license, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of pediatric PT, behavior norms, and disability education laws.