2026-2027 District-Wide Physical Therapist

*Position will be itinerant and will require the employee to remain fully licensed and remain physically capable of driving as needed.*

District-Wide Physical Therapist

Purpose

The District-Wide Physical Therapist provides assessment, consultation, and direct physical therapy services to students with disabilities in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Physical Therapist supports students in accessing and benefiting from their educational environment by addressing gross motor development, mobility, positioning, and functional independence within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in North Carolina through the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

• Experience in pediatric or school-based physical therapy preferred

• Knowledge of IDEA regulations and special education processes

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluation & Assessment

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations for students referred through the special education process

• Interpret assessment results and prepare written reports

• Participate in eligibility determination meetings

IEP Development & Implementation

• Develop measurable annual goals related to motor development and functional mobility

• Provide direct and consultative physical therapy services as outlined in IEPs

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student access to curriculum

• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications

Collaboration & Consultation

• Work collaboratively with teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, administrators, and families

• Provide training to school personnel regarding positioning, lifting, transfers, and mobility support

• Consult with parents regarding home carryover strategies

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate service logs and progress monitoring data

• Ensure services comply with IDEA, state policies, and district procedures

• Maintain Medicaid billing documentation, if applicable

• Safeguard confidentiality of student records

Travel

• Provide services at multiple school sites across the district

• Transport materials and equipment as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer students with assistance as required

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks related to therapy services

• Ability to travel between school locations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of child development and motor skill acquisition

• Ability to design functional, school-based therapy interventions

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage caseload across multiple locations

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Reports To:

Executive Director of Exceptional Children / EC Program Director