PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Early On/Macomb Infant Preschool Program-Location TBD
Multiple Positions
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Physical Therapist in the State ofMichigan.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with parents and other team members in special education.
3. Experience with infants and young children, plus knowledge in child growth and development.
4. Ability to communicate and work positively with young children, other professionals and parents.
5. Knowledge of a variety of physical therapy intervention techniques with young children.
6. Knowledge of psychomotor and readiness assessment tools.
7. Experience working with families in home-based and center programs.
8. Knowledge of adaptive equipment for transporting.
9. Work experience and with early childhood, physically impaired, cognitively and multiply impaired.
10. Knowledge and experience of physical assessment of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
11. Experience in the acquisition and maintenance of data, both computerized and hard copy.
12. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to varied responsibilities and work locations.
13. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
1. Organize a comprehensive physical therapy program in concert with other team members.
2. Set up and order equipment for physical therapy.
3. Assess and schedule students and parents and also initiate a treatment program with physician’s order.
4. Work cooperatively as a team member with occupational therapist, speech therapist, and teaching staff to facilitate optimum experience for the child.
5. Evaluate physically impaired students considered for MIPP services.
6. Act as liaison between school districts, physicians, families and agencies regarding the physical therapy needs of students with special needs.
7. Construct and adapt physical therapy equipment to meet the needs of the individual child and demonstrate to the parents.
8. Teach and instruct teachers, therapists, other professionals and parents in the proper handling and techniques for the child with special needs.
9. Evaluate students’ needs and provide appropriate services.
10. Participate in ongoing evaluation as directed.
11. Attend IEP meetings as appropriate.
12. Keep appropriate lesson plans, attendance records, Medicaid records, progress notes and annotations.
13. Develop and write IEP plans/objectives in cooperation with parents, other professionals and outside agency personnel.
14. Develop and update child and family plans, objectives periodically to see that the skills are being acquired and needs are being met.
15. Accept other assignments as determined by the Director or Supervisor.
WORKYEAR: 186 Days (PACS calendar)
START DATE: September 2026
WORKLOCATION: MIPP Location TBD
SALARY: Per Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers Master Agreement.
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.misd.net. Applications will be accepted online until the position is filled.
QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Mr. David Rilley
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Operations
Macomb Intermediate School District
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 4
586.228.3311
The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.
