Physical Therapist

TheraPeds • Cromwell, CT

4d • $57 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Physical Therapist for a part-time, on-site, school-based position in Cromwell, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role serves preschool through elementary students and is scheduled for 10–12 hours per week, from November 2026 through May or June 2027. The position offers guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time, a manageable caseload, and support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners. The therapist may supervise a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as assigned and in accordance with applicable state requirements.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and supports students whose physical needs affect their ability to access and participate in their educational environment. Services may be provided individually, in small groups, or in classroom and school settings, with collaboration among students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a master's or doctorate in Physical Therapy, or another professional PT degree that meets applicable licensure requirements, and active or eligible state licensure. An appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization is required where applicable. The posted pay range is $56.50–$66.75+ per hour. Compensation, benefits, and terms depend on employment classification and eligibility; both W-2 employment and 1099 independent contractor opportunities are described.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or another professional PT degree meeting applicable licensure requirements.
• Active or eligible for state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization, where required for school-based practice.
• Experience working with children or school-aged students.
• Strong foundation in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions and exercises within developmental and functional models appropriate to the educational setting.
• Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, positioning, gait, and functional participation.
• Ability to identify and analyze physical and environmental barriers that may affect a student's access to and participation in their educational program.
• Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Physical Therapy services.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and educational purposes.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications.
• Ability to meet the position's physical responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, assisting with positioning and transfers, and lifting or assisting with students, mobility devices, adaptive equipment, or therapeutic materials, subject to assigned duties, safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• APTA membership.
• School-based or pediatric Physical Therapy experience.
• Experience supervising or collaborating with a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and accessibility supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services individually, in small groups, and within classroom or school environments.
• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals.
• Develop individualized intervention plans based on student needs and educational priorities.
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises addressing strength, balance, coordination, mobility, motor planning, endurance, positioning, and functional movement.
• Support student transfers, gait, mobility, positioning, accessibility, and safe participation in the educational environment.
• Evaluate student needs for adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and other supports within the PT scope of practice.
• Provide consultation and recommendations concerning classroom and school accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety.
• Monitor student performance, collect data, and adjust intervention strategies based on progress and functional needs.
• Complete timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide case management services as assigned.
• Supervise and direct a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), when assigned, in accordance with state practice requirements, district policies, and professional standards.
• Review PTA documentation and student progress and modify plans of care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nurses, administrators, and other school professionals.
• Educate and consult with school staff and families on positioning, mobility, equipment, and strategies that support student access and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation for eligible W-2 employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• For 1099 independent contractors, competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time