Physical Therapist

TheraPeds • Englewood, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, school-based Physical Therapist to support K–12 students in an on-site school setting in Englewood, Colorado, during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is scheduled for 3–5 hours per week from October through May and offers $65–$75+ per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement. Guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time. The role includes support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners and may include supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), as assigned and in accordance with state requirements.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and supports students whose physical needs affect access to and participation in their educational environment. The therapist provides direct services, develops educationally relevant IEP goals and intervention plans, monitors student progress, documents services, and collaborates with families and multidisciplinary school teams. The role may also include case management and PTA supervision.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. The organization emphasizes high-quality, student-centered services, collaboration, and support for school-based professionals.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited 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.
• Professionalism and ability to exercise tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications.
• Ability to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities, including physical tasks described in the Physical Requirements section.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services individually, in small groups, and in 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 students with 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 regarding accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety at school.
• 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), as appropriate and in accordance with state 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 about positioning, mobility, equipment, and strategies that support student access and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements.

Benefits

• W-2 employees may be eligible for competitive hourly compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education opportunities, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, access to professional and administrative resources, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education opportunities, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Specific compensation, benefits, and terms depend on employment classification and eligibility and are outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time