Physical Therapist - Part Time
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
May Center School, Wilmington, MA | Part-Time
Position Summary
Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a Part-Time Physical Therapist at May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, MA.
The Physical Therapist provides consultative physical therapy and programming to support students’ gross motor development, independence, safety, and overall well-being.
This role assesses student needs, develops individualized goals, trains school staff, and collaborates with educational and clinical teams to support student progress.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct formal and informal physical therapy assessments and develop individualized goals and recommendations.
- Provide consultative physical therapy services based on student needs and established schedules.
- Collaborate with teachers and clinical team members to develop and implement gross motor goals within students’ IEPs.
- Complete progress notes, evaluations, reports, IEP documentation, and other required records.
Train, observe, and provide ongoing consultation and feedback to staff implementing physical therapy programming.
Collaborate with nursing, educational, clinical, and allied health professionals to adjust therapeutic strategies and recommend adaptive equipment.
Participate in team, IEP, progress review, family, and school district meetings as requested.
Promote student safety, dignity, independence, confidentiality, choice, and human rights throughout all programming.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current state licensure and required national credentials as a Physical Therapist.
- Experience conducting assessments and developing physical therapy or gross motor programming.
- Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs, Progress reporting, and educational documentation.
- Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis or willingness to develop proficiency in ABA-based practices.
- Strong communication, collaboration, training, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, clinicians, and other school professionals.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and assisting with gross motor activities.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financially Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Join us and discover a culture that cherishes your well-being and invests in your bright future!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides consultative services to support students' gross motor development, independence, and well-being within the school environment. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized goals, training staff, and collaborating with clinical and educational teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess current state licensure. Experience in conducting assessments and developing gross motor programming is required, along with a willingness to learn Applied Behavior Analysis practices.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (467 salary observations; 1,431 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$107k)932 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $98k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+4%)467 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 586 active | 21,714 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment611 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,903 in the last 30 days | 4,251 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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