Physical Therapist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - St Lucie, Florida

Thrive Therapies Group

1d • $77,000 - $90,000

About The Position

There are students across three Charter Schools USA campuses in St. Lucie County who are waiting for a consistent, skilled Physical Therapist — not a revolving door of short-term contractors who leave before they learn which kid needs a gait trainer and which one needs a sensory break before they can function in the gym. These students deserve someone who knows their history, who builds trust over time, and who shows up on Monday already thinking about what Tuesday's session will look like.
That's the kind of PT we're looking for. And we've built a compensation and support model designed to make sure you can be that person without sacrificing your own wellbeing, your finances, or your professional growth.
The average school-based PT salary in Florida sits around $56,000 — roughly 45% below what PTs earn in outpatient or home health settings. We think that's wrong. Our offer reflects the actual value of what you do.
School: This position serves Charter Schools USA's three St. Lucie County campuses. Campus assignment — or a split schedule across sites — will be determined based on student caseload and your preference.
Start Date: Immediate — students are actively waiting for PT services
Schedule: School day hours, Monday through Friday. Optional paid Extended School Year available.
Workload: Aligned to APTA best practice standards. We negotiate workload expectations with our school partners because your sustainability is what makes student outcomes possible.
Setting: K–12 charter schools serving diverse learners in a collaborative, supportive school environment

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree (DPT preferred) in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Active Florida PT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• NPTE passage and licensure in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred — but new graduates are warmly welcomed with structured mentorship from a clinical lead who remembers what those first months feel like
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a meaningful plus — premium compensation applies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PT services to PK–12 students — gross motor development, mobility, balance, functional strength, postural support, and safe participation in school activities
• Conduct initial evaluations and triennial re-evaluations with the depth and care each child deserves
• Partner with classroom teachers and OTs to embed PT strategies into daily routines — making therapy part of school life, not separate from it
• Bring your clinical expertise to IEP meetings where your voice is valued and your recommendations are implemented
• Build the kind of trusting relationships with students and families that only come from consistency and commitment
• Be the person a child looks for when they walk through the door. That's the privilege of this work. We want to make sure the work is worthy of you in return.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision paid
• 10 days PTO + sick leave
• 401(k) with company match
• $750/year CEU stipend
• Fully reimbursed FPTA / licensure
• $2,000 signing bonus (paid at 90 days)
• $1,000 per semester retention bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level