Volusia County School-Based Physical Therapist

Easter Seals Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide school-based therapy to students across Volusia County Schools. The position follows the academic-year schedule and school-day hours, with flexible scheduling during the school day. Mentorship and support are available for clinicians transitioning to school-based therapy. Full-time staff receive benefits, including comprehensive insurance and paid time off. There is also an opportunity to sign up for Extended School Year (ESY) assignments for additional earnings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current State of Florida Physical Therapist license and eligibility for an NPI number.
• One year of related clinical experience and/or training.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Integrity, flexibility, and a commitment to helping children thrive.
• Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle as required for program-related needs, including minimum age of 21 and a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric therapy experience.
• Pediatric or school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations to assess students’ needs.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans that support student success.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school teams through IEPs, SSTs, 504 Plans, and problem-solving meetings.
• Track progress using EMR and other approved systems in alignment with DOE and Easterseals standards.
• Prepare reports, justifications, and documentation to support quality service and compliance.
• Mentor and supervise assistant-level therapists (COTAs), interns, and volunteers.
• Participate in peer reviews and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance for full-time staff.
• Paid time off for full-time staff.
• Paid school holidays for full-time staff, including Winter Break and Spring Break.
• School-year schedule with evenings, weekends, and summers off.
• Optional Extended School Year (ESY) assignments for additional earnings.
• Mentorship and support for clinicians transitioning to school-based therapy.
• Flexible scheduling within the school day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time