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RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Westland, Michigan.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Physical Therapist, PT (School-based)
Compensation Range: $62-67/hour
Location: Westland, MI; Onsite – School Setting
Position Summary
School-based physical therapists help students improve mobility and physical function so they can fully participate in the classroom and throughout the school environment. As related service providers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they collaborate with educational teams to develop and implement therapy goals that support each student's access to and success in the general education curriculum. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: 12 weeks

• 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

• 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

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from the first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us, and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #330220. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT, school-based)