District Physical Therapist (full time)

Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered District-Based Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will evaluate and support students who require physical therapy services to access their general curriculum and achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. You will work closely with educators, specialists, and families to help students develop sensory-motor function, coordination, and functional independence across the school environment.

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/.

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems and graduating students with critical literacy and equity literacy skills. Successful applicants will be invested in the success of every learner and expected to engage in continuing capacity building to support diverse learners. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share this commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Diagnosis:
• Evaluate physical capabilities, readiness, fine/gross motor skills, and self-care abilities of referred students.
• Determine eligibility for physical therapy services under state and federal Special Education guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, teachers, and parents to develop and update IEPs.
• Recommend assistive technology tools and adaptive equipment to enhance classroom access.
• Direct Intervention & Program Delivery:
• Plan, deliver, and monitor individualized and small-group therapy sessions.
• Request, adapt, and maintain specialized physical therapy equipment and assistive technologies.
• Evaluate student progress toward IEP benchmarks and adjust intervention strategies as necessary.
• Consultation & Collaboration:
• Act as an active member of the District Occupational and Physical Therapy team.
• Partner with classroom teachers to provide accommodations, functional classroom strategies, and in-service training.
• Serve as a liaison to parents, community specialists, and external healthcare agencies.
• Supervision & Environment:
• Supervise students and provide direction/oversight to paraprofessionals assisting with physical therapy tasks.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and session notes in adherence to district, state, and federal requirements.
• Prepare clear, timely reports for IEP meetings and administrative reviews.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program (or equivalent accredited national agency).
• Licensure:
• Current, valid Vermont Physical Therapy License (or eligible for licensure).
• Passing score on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) examination or state-approved equivalent.
• Maintenance of required Continuing Competence Units (24 CCUs per two-year renewal cycle).
• Experience & Skills:
• Demonstrated experience working with children and students with disabilities (pediatric/school-based experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of Special Education federal and state laws (IDEA, Section 504) and IEP processes.
• Experience with behavioral interventions, strategies, and accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of organizational capability, problem-solving ability, and adaptability.

Physical & Work Environment Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, sit on lower surfaces/floors, and navigate stairs.
• Dexterity to operate adaptive and computer technology.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 40 lbs. (e.g., equipment, backpacks, student mobilization assistance).
• Work is conducted primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor activities, in school environments with moderate to loud noise levels.