Physical Therapist School 2026-2027 SY

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Interview prep

• Walk through a school caseload day and IEP-aligned PT goals
• How you document progress and flag concerns to the PT/team
• Examples of safeguarding students on equipment or during mobility practice

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want school-year special-education therapy placement (not remote) and enjoy coaching functional skills with clear documentation and team handoffs. Thin public employer-review data—weigh the trademark/news context and your own license/credential fit for NC school settings.

Day in the role

As a school-based physical therapist for Epic Special Education Staffing in Laurel Hill (Scotland County) for the 2026–2027 SY, you support students’ mobility and functional skills on campus. Days typically mix therapy sessions, progress documentation, and coordination with school staff and therapy colleagues so plans stay aligned with IEP goals.

Skills to emphasize

• Patient instruction, motivation, and safety during exercises
• Progress notes and objective observation
• Body mechanics and functional mobility coaching
• Team communication for plan adjustments

FAQ from this listing

Is this a remote role?

No—the listing is on-site in Laurel Hill, Scotland County for the 2026–2027 school year.

What does school PT work emphasize day to day?

Supporting functional mobility and exercises, observing responses, documenting progress, and coordinating with physical therapy and school staff.

Are certification costs listed for this posting?

No certification resources or costs were provided in the data for this listing.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
• Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Epic Special Education Staffing is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team in Laurel Hill, Scotland County for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time position supporting students in a school-based setting, offering competitive compensation including a $2,000 completion bonus upon finishing the full school year assignment. About the Role This Physical Therapist School 2026-2027 SY position is designed for licensed professionals ready to make a direct impact on student development and well-being. You'll work 30 hours per week throughout the academic year, providing specialized physical therapy services within the school environment. Epic Special Education Staffing connects experienced clinicians and educators with meaningful placements across the region. What You'll Do Evaluate and assess student mobility, motor function, and physical development needs Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans aligned with student IEPs Collaborate with special education teachers, administrators, and support staff to integrate therapy goals into the school day Document student progress and maintain comprehensive clinical records Support student independence in activities of daily living and mobility within the school environment What We're Looking For Valid Physical Therapist license required Experience in school-based or pediatric physical therapy preferred Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary educational team Strong communication skills with students, families, and school personnel Commitment to the full 2026–2027 school year assignment Why Join Epic Special Education Staffing Beyond the $2,000 completion bonus for finishing your full-year assignment, you'll have the opportunity to earn up to $3,000 in referral bonuses. Epic Special Education Staffing values experienced professionals and provides opportunities to build rewarding careers in special education staffing across schools in Laurel Hill and Scotland County. How to Apply Ready to make a difference for students in Laurel Hill, Scotland County? Apply through this listing to start the 2026–2027 school year with Epic Special Education Staffing.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Laurel Hill, Scotland County, hybrid, or fully remote?