Physical Therapist (PT) School Based – full time IN PERSON
Job ID: 312765 Posted 7/30/2025
Location: Canton, Michigan
Job Type: Contract/Temp
Work Site: Field
Category: School Services
Skills:
Pay Min: $55 - Pay Max: $60/Per Hour
Duration: 2 Weeks
Shift:
Position: 312765
Job Description
RCM Health Care is seeking a PHYSICAL THERAPIST to provide therapy services to students at their school location(s) in Canton/Westland area of Michigan. This district offers a lot of mentoring and support as there are over 10 other PTs on staff. This is the perfect job for the start of your school career or for someone looking to be a part of a positive team.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITIES: Others duties may be assigned
- Interpret physician orders related to professional area of responsibility
- Assess gross motor skills and therapeutic equipment needs of students
- Develop, implement, monitor and modify treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment of student as appropriate
- Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid and treatment forms/reports
- Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards
- Train Paraprofessionals on various student plans
- Regular and predictable attendance
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Registered Physical Therapist – State of Michigan
• Michigan Driver’s License
• Pediatric experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must have good written and oral language ability
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and is frequently required to move about the inside of the building. This employee will be required to assist in transferring students from one location to another, e.g., from a wheelchair to a mat table, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds and/or pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds. The person in this position frequently communicates with teachers, parents and students, including reading to students, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to engage in the physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
SCHEDULE
Current School Year – Will follow Academic Calendar
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability insurance
401K Flex Spending
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Direct Deposit
COMPENSATION
$55-$60/hour – based on experience
ABOUT US
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well
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