Physical Therapist - Morgan Building
2 days ago
Job description
- Position Type:
Therapist/Physical Therapist - Date Posted:
2/16/2026 - Location:
Morgan Building - Date Available:
08/24/2026 - Closing Date:
02/20/2026
The Appleton Area School District has a position available for a 0.8 FTE Certified Physical Therapist at multiple locations beginning with the school year.
Certification Required: School Physical Therapist License (#O053) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and a Physical Therapist License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
General Functions and Responsibilities: The school physical therapist, as a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a disability in their least restrictive environment. The school physical therapist administers physical therapy interventions guided by an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in order to improve the student's functional gross motor skills and mobility in the school environment.
Specific Duties:
- Provide direct and indirect physical therapy services in schools across the district
- Creates, adapts, and modifies equipment, materials, and environments according to students' needs.
- Supports students (ages 3-21) in all school or community environments where the child is receiving special education services (home, daycare, pre-school, work sites, etc).
- Evaluate students and interpret results to inform IEP development
- Collaborate with IEP teams to create meaningful, data-driven goals
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Consult with school staff and families to promote access, safety, and participation
- Travel between sites while managing a flexible and dynamic caseload
- Complete all therapy documentation with accuracy and timeliness
- Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Honors confidentiality requirements of the Appleton Area School District.
- Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and precautions when working with specific diagnoses.
- Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
- Performs such other related responsibilities as may be assigned.
For more information on this position, please contact: Michelle Wranosky, Associate Director of Special Education at
Candidates who apply prior to the posting deadline will receive first consideration.
-- An Equal Opportunity Employer --