Physical Therapist at Oakside Prep Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part Time)

National Heritage Academies

3 days ago

Waterford Township, MichiganPart TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join National Heritage Academies as a Physical Therapist – Part Time, School Setting in United States. School Information: Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect physical therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.

Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.

Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.

Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical development, mobility needs, and accessibility accommodations.

Requirements

Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.

Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.

Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in school

based physical therapy. Qualifications:

Benefits & Compensation

12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.

Supportive coaching model with new staff paired with a teacher mentor.

Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.

Ensure a secure and safe working environment.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with National Heritage Academies in United States.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyIEP DevelopmentSection 504 PlansGross Motor Skills AssessmentFunctional MobilityStrength AssessmentBalance AssessmentCoordination AssessmentPostural Control AssessmentCollaborationIntervention StrategiesAdaptive EquipmentAssistive DevicesRecord KeepingProfessional Development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Oakside Prep Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part Time) at National Heritage Academies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at National Heritage Academies is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waterford Township, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, IEP Development, Section 504 Plans, Gross Motor Skills Assessment, Functional Mobility, Strength Assessment, Balance Assessment, Coordination Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide direct and indirect physical therapy services according to IEPs or Section 504 plans, conducting assessments of student motor skills and participating in the evaluation process. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the special education team, consultin...

Benefits package: Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates, Supportive coaching model with new staff paired with a teacher mentor, Secure and safe working environment, Seasoned and supportive leadership, Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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