Teacher - School Physical Therapist 26 27

Various Locations; Sterling Heights (MI); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Utica Community Schools in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a School Physical Therapist to develop and implement a district wide PT program for students as part of IEP health plans.

You will evaluate and plan individualized therapy, collaborate with teachers and staff, document services, and ensure compliance with district policies. State licensure in Michigan and experience with school-aged children are required for this full-time role.

Qualificações

• Current State of Michigan Licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience supporting school-aged students in a clinical or school setting.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate student performance and address development gaps.
• Provide direct physical therapy services and collaborate with school staff.
• Develop individualized PT plans aligned with IEPs.
• Document therapy services per policy.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Support transition from school to community when goals are met.

Conhecimentos

School-aged experience

Collaboration with teachers

Formação académica

Michigan Licensure (PT)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Teacher - School Physical Therapist 26 27

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5932031
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Physical Therapist develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program through evaluation and intervention services, including direct services to the child and consultative services on behalf of the child, such as support of the teacher and/or other staff members in accordance with the students IEP or health plan. The therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement activities to address gaps relative to development, sensory motor, gross motor, muscle strength, range of motion, postural reflexes and needs for adaptive equipment.

• Evaluate student’s performance capacity and gaps relative to development, sensory motor, gross motor, muscle strength, range of motion, postural reflexes and needs for adaptive equipment.
• Evaluate students through professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and teacher interviews.
• Interpret assessment findings and appropriately communicate information with parents, staff and Special Services Department.
• Collaborate with the school team to support the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Provide meaningful therapy to students requiring physical therapy as determined by a doctor’s prescription and IEP recommendations.
• Collaborates with student, school team members, parents, community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding effective coordination of services.
• Develops and implements individualized PT intervention strategies.
• Collaborates with student, school team members, parents, community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding transition from school to community, preparing students to function independently when therapy goals have been met.
• Documents therapy services provided in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice as well as District and Board of Education policy.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate records, reports, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains positive and open communication with students, staff, parents, and medical/community personnel.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

• Current State of Michigan Licensure
• Demonstrated experience supporting school-aged students in a clinical or school setting

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]