Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Groveport, OH 43125

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

Salary - Based on education and experience.

Relocation Assistance - Up to $10,000.00 to support your move.

Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

Paid School Breaks & Time Off - 10-month employee. Enjoy paid time off during the summer, school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).

Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.

Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.

Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.

Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment. Your Role as an Physical Therapist:

Provide individual and group physical therapy services to students that reflect their individual gross motor and developmental needs.

Development of individualized therapeutic programs for students.

Training of other staff on pertinent therapeutic activities/techniques (handling techniques, sitting ergonomics, appropriate cuing, gross motor skill milestones, etc.) to support students as needed.

Performance of initial evaluations and discharges when appropriate.

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Consistent communication with parents/caregivers.

Writing of daily session notes, biannual progress reports, initial evaluations, and discharges (when appropriate).

Referrals for appropriate assistive/adaptive technologies (wheelchairs, orthotics, etc.) Required Qualifications:

Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensed to practice physical therapy in Ohio.

Comfortable providing therapeutic services both individually and in group settings.

Ability to collaborate effectively with other disciplines, including Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and social work.

Flexibility to conduct sessions in various environments, contexts, and social settings, tailored to each student's individualized physical therapy program. Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:

Knowledge of DIRFloortime® is preferred, but not required.

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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