Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Groveport, OH 43125
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?
- Compensation – Compensation is 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.
- Pediatric Certification in Physical Therapy.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
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!
