Physical Therapist (School-Based)

Job description:

Why Join NLG as a Physical Therapist?

• Consistent daytime schedule (Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends)
• One remote workday per week
• Manageable consultative caseload
• Over 7 weeks of paid time off (Holiday, Closures, PTO)
• Opportunity to work across Day School and Adult Services programs
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
• Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes dignity, autonomy, and connection

About Us

Nashoba Learning Group (NLG) is a non-profit educational organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism through our Day School and Adult Services programs. We are committed to compassionate, evidence-based practices that center dignity, trust, and respect. Our work is grounded in collaboration—across disciplines and with families—to ensure meaningful, functional outcomes for the individuals we support. Our Adult Services program supports individuals ages 22 in building independence, communication, and life skills, while our Day School programs provide highly individualized educational and therapeutic supports for students with diverse learning needs.

Physical Therapist Role Summary

The Physical Therapist provides consultative physical therapy services across NLG’s Day School and Adult Services programs. This role is ideal for a PT who enjoys collaboration, program development, and coaching staff while maintaining a consistent daytime schedule. You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, clinical staff, and the PT Department Supervisor to design, implement, and support individualized PT programming that promotes independence, regulation, and participation across settings.

What Physical Therapists Do at NLG

• Consulting to a full time caseload of 30-35 allocations across day school (students) and adult services (members)
• Develop PT programs and train teachers, therapists, and clinical staff in implementation
• Collaborate with clinical teams to develop IEP and DHSP objectives
• Complete: Triennial and initial evaluations and evaluations requested by families or districts
• Create or oversee materials for PT programming and coordinate supply ordering
• Deliver staff trainings related to PT programming
• Support the PT department in maintaining safe, clean sensory and motor equipment
• Participate in required meetings, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Qualifications

• Have a degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited DPT program
• Passing score on the NPTE
• Current Massachusetts PT license in good standing
• 1–3 years of experience preferred (school, autism, sensory integration, pediatrics, or developmental disabilities)
• Flexible, creative, and collaborative approach to clinical work
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between program locations
• Ability to pass background and CORI checks
• Ability to perform physical movements required for crisis prevention, including bending, lifting, quick movements, and sustained exertion

If you’re looking for a meaningful PT role with consistent hours, strong clinical support, and a values-driven mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000