Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more. Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community. WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Job Details Job ID: 4977190 Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more. Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community. Position Title: Physical Therapist (Full-Time and Part-Time positions)

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Exempt Salary: Physical Therapist Salary Schedule Work Days: Full-Time: 190 days / Part-Time 19 hours max. weekly Location: TBD Reports To: Executive Director, Program for Exceptional Students Primary Function: Provides services to students eligible for related services; improves, develops, restores or maintains a child’s motor function in educational environments, functions as “related service personnel” under state and federal law regulations. Requirements Educational Level: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Certification/License: Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Georgia; Valid GA Driver's License Experience: Prefer one year clinical experience in physical/occupational therapy including pediatrics Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Identification of physical impairments/delays Treatment planning specific to pediatrics Interventions such as facilitation of developmental motor skills Postural awareness, ambulation and gait training Cardiovascular function Wheelchair mobility Adaptation or modification of equipment Environmental assessment Recommendation and monitoring of orthoses and assistive devices Prevention of initial or additional deformity or disability Transportation needs of students Essential Duties Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of findings Participate in meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary team Participate in the development of IEP or 504 plans for eligible students Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in education settings Collaborate with other personnel regarding physical therapy and the students’ needs Delegate activities to teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use Travel to and among schools to provide services Maintain records of service provided Lift, transfer, and position children and equipment as necessary Supervise PTA as needed Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Student Services > Physical Therapist Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kevin Shirley , Applicant Tracking Specialist Muscogee County Public Education Center Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Muscogee County Schools