Physical Therapist (PT)

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!