School-Based Physical Therapist
The School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) provides evaluation, consultation, and direct physical therapy services to students with disabilities whose motor needs impact their ability to access and participate in their educational program. The physical therapist collaborates with educators, related service providers, and families to support student participation, mobility, independence, and safety within the school environment.
Essential Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to determine students' educationally relevant motor needs.
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Interpret evaluation results and prepare written reports with recommendations for eligibility, accommodations, goals, and services.
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Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams.
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Develop measurable annual IEP goals and objectives related to gross motor skills, functional mobility, positioning, balance, strength, endurance, and participation in school activities.
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Provide direct and consultative physical therapy services as outlined in students' IEPs.
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Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions and progress toward IEP goals.
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Recommend and assist with the selection, fitting, and implementation of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning equipment, and environmental modifications.
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Train school personnel on safe student handling, transfers, positioning, mobility techniques, and use of adaptive equipment.
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Consult with families regarding strategies to promote student independence and participation in school routines.
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Assist in planning for accessibility and participation in classroom instruction, school activities, field trips, and emergency evacuation procedures.
Qualifications
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Current DESE licensure
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Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings preferred.
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Experience with assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and school-based service delivery preferred.
Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30,2027
Step
B
B15
M
M15
M30
M45
M60
M75/Doc
1
62,751
65,132
67,513
69,205
70,896
72,602
74,307
76,960
2
64,971
67,337
69,706
71,416
73,124
74,834
76,542
79,198
3
67,937
70,302
72,666
74,373
76,086
77,792
79,498
82,155
4
70,908
73,275
75,642
77,349
79,055
80,759
82,463
85,116
5
73,855
76,224
78,592
80,296
82,002
83,708
85,418
88,071
6
76,814
79,179
81,544
83,252
84,961
86,671
88,379
91,033
7
80,513
82,881
85,244
86,962
88,676
90,389
92,103
94,757
8
84,221
86,592
88,961
90,666
92,372
94,077
95,781
98,438
9
88,667
91,033
93,401
95,107
96,813
98,523
100,232
102,886
10
95,064
96,455
97,843
99,548
101,255
102,962
104,668
107,323
11
98,422
106,675
108,426
110,178
111,930
113,683
116,335
12
100,422
108,675
110,426
112,178
113,930
115,683
118,335
