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Job Description

Job Description

About Us: Enspire Consulting Group, LLC is a leading provider of educational and mental health services throughout the Tri-State area. We partner with schools, families, and communities to deliver high-quality, student-centered support that promotes academic achievement, independence, and overall well-being.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and participation through evidence-based services and collaborative care. With offices located in Philadelphia and Flourtown, Pennsylvania, Enspire fosters a supportive environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Position Overview: Enspire Consulting Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Educational Services team on a part-time basis. This position provides an opportunity to work directly with K-12 students in a school setting, delivering physical therapy services and conducting comprehensive evaluations that support students’ access to and participation in their educational environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students improve mobility, functional independence, motor development, and physical access to learning opportunities. This role offers a balanced caseload consisting of both direct therapy services and evaluations, allowing clinicians to utilize their full range of professional skills.

Whether you are an experienced school-based therapist or a clinician interested in expanding your experience within educational settings, this position offers flexibility, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to student success.

Additional opportunities for evaluations conducted after school hours and on weekends may be available.

Why Join Enspire?

• Flexible part-time schedule (1-2 days per week)
• Opportunity to provide both therapy and comprehensive evaluations
• School-based hours with major holidays and school breaks off
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Meaningful work that directly impacts student outcomes
• Additional assessment opportunities available outside regular school hours
• Professional autonomy and flexibility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Physical Therapy Services: 

• Provide direct physical therapy services to K-12 students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve student mobility, functional performance, participation, and access within the educational environment
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided

Evaluations & Assessments:

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
• Administer and interpret appropriate assessment tools and measures
• Analyze student physical, motor, and functional abilities within the educational setting
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports that include educationally relevant recommendations
• Present findings and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and families

Consultation & Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, special education teams, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and other service providers
• Provide consultation regarding adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, mobility needs, and student accommodations
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and recommendations
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions

Professional Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, district, and organizational requirements
• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and required clearances
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of physical therapy practices

Physical Requirements:

The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting for extended periods
• Demonstrating and assisting with therapeutic exercises and mobility activities
• Lifting, positioning, transferring, or supporting students as appropriate within professional practice guidelines
• Operating computers and other office equipment for documentation purposes
• Communicating effectively with students, families, and school personnel
• Traveling to assigned school locations as needed

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

• Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License
• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable transportation

Required Clearances:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - current within one year
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34) - current within one year
• Federal Criminal History Record Information (FBI Fingerprinting)
• Pennsylvania Arrest/ Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24)
• Professional Liability Insurance or willingness to obtain coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous school-based experience preferred
• Experience conducting educationally relevant physical therapy evaluations
• Knowledge of special education regulations and IEP processes
• Experience supporting students with orthopedic impairments, neurological conditions, developmental delays, and mobility challenges