Extended School Year Physical Therapist

Title: EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Up to 50 hours for services and evaluations between June 29 - July 23, 2026.

Salary Range: $42.48 to $63.64 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Physical Therapist designated as Physical Therapist as defined and determined by state law and currently licensed in the state
• NJ School Physical Therapist certification
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre‑employment drug screening and TB test

Education / Experience

• Appropriate level of education to acquire state licensure and certification as a physical therapist
• Successful prior experience working as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting
• Experience as a teacher preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence‑based practice
• Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision‑making, outcomes‑based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment
• Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, IDEA and NJ PT Practice Act and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students as it relates to providing physical therapy in the educational setting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness in both individual and group settings
• Effective computer skills as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff and administrators

Reports To: Supervisor of Child Study Team

Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Child Study Team, to support the education of students with disabilities or physical impairments in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program and providing screening evaluation and intervention services.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals
• Conducts appropriate evaluations of students referred for related services under IDEA or Section 504 and prepares written reports of the evaluation findings
• Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school personnel
• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs
• Develops and implements intervention strategies for individual sessions and groups as appropriate
• Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for school access and daily classroom activities and trains staff in its safe implementation while fostering greater independence
• Plans for transition from school to community, preparing students to function independent from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved
• Evaluates and reports on students' progress
• Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, out‑patient physical therapists and community resources in order to gather and communicate information to meet the physical therapy needs of students
• Serves as a resource to parents, school staff and administration in the disabling conditions and their effects on education
• Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of physical therapy services
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment with the Child Student Team, and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible
• Assists with planning the safe transportation and emergency evacuation of students with disabilities or physical impairments
• Provides consultation regarding the emergency evacuation of students with disabilities
• Participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification
• Documents physical therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learns of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, and by maintaining professional relationships
• Participates in policy formulation as it relates to physical therapy services
• Researches and submits purchase orders for the acquiring of equipment, testing materials and supplies when requested by supervisor or when the need arises

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Child Study Team Supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Evaluation

In accordance with NJ Achieve

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this job are normally performed in the following manner: the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hand to finger, handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; to stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the East Greenwich Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodations to complete the application process must inform the Superintendent of their need.

Equipment

Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Terms of Employment

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The East Greenwich Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational and Service Organization.

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