Physical Therapist

Location: Cecil County
Schedule: Full-Time | 35 hours per week
Duty Day: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM
Grade Level: Elementary (6 schools total)

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) to support elementary students across multiple school sites following a recent resignation. The Physical Therapist will provide services in accordance with students' IEPs, collaborate with school teams, and support students' functional mobility and access to the educational environment.

The caseload is clustered, with coverage of two schools per day, allowing for efficient scheduling and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services to elementary-aged students in accordance with IEP goals

• Deliver services through individual, small-group, push-in, and pull-out models as appropriate

• Conduct student observations, assessments, and progress monitoring

• Document services, progress notes, and IEP updates in compliance with district and state requirements

• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other related service providers

• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and parent communication as needed

• Support student mobility, access, and participation in the school environment

Schedule & Coverage

• Duty Day: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM

• Schools: 6 elementary schools total

• Coverage Model: 2 schools per day (clustered scheduling)

• Billable Hours: 35 hours per week

• Travel: Travel time between assigned schools counts as billable hours but no mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Maryland

• Experience working in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred

• Familiarity with IEPs and school-based service delivery models

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position serving elementary students

• Schedule may be adjusted based on student needs, IEP requirements, and school programming