Physical Therapist - Part Time

May Institute • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

The Part-Time Physical Therapist at May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, Massachusetts provides consultative physical therapy and programming to support students’ gross motor development, independence, safety, and overall well-being. The role assesses student needs, develops individualized goals, trains school staff, and collaborates with educational and clinical teams to support student progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state licensure and required national credentials as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing physical therapy or gross motor programming.
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs, progress reporting, and educational documentation.
• Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis or willingness to develop proficiency in ABA-based practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, training, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, clinicians, and other school professionals.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and assisting with gross motor activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal physical therapy assessments and develop individualized goals and recommendations.
• Provide consultative physical therapy services based on student needs and established schedules.
• Collaborate with teachers and clinical team members to develop and implement gross motor goals within students’ IEPs.
• Complete progress notes, evaluations, reports, IEP documentation, and other required records.
• Train, observe, and provide ongoing consultation and feedback to staff implementing physical therapy programming.
• Collaborate with nursing, educational, clinical, and allied health professionals to adjust therapeutic strategies and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Participate in team, IEP, progress review, family, and school district meetings as requested.
• Promote student safety, dignity, independence, confidentiality, choice, and human rights throughout programming.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid training and certification opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation time, 10 paid holidays, 19 PTO days to start, and a floating birthday holiday.
• Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• LTD and STD insurance coverage options.
• Voluntary benefit choices.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time