Physical Therapist School PT
About The Position
TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment. This is a part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in Denver, CO. The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs. Job Details Location: South West Denver, CO Part-time (5 hours/week) 2026-2027 School year, August - May/June. K – 12 grades Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time On-site, in-person Dual support from the District and TheraPeds Manageable caseloads $60– $70+/hour ($300-$350/week+) Qualifications Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university State License as Physical Therapist National License: APTA (Preferred) Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required Experience working with children Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting. Organizational and time management skills Proficient in use of technology Fingerprint background clearance Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications Physical Requirements Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district. Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status) Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2) Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099) Opportunities for professional development and continuing education Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community Guaranteed hours Bi-monthly salary deposits This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor Summary TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Denver, CO. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Colorado school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
- State License as Physical Therapist
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- Experience working with children
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in use of technology
- Fingerprint background clearance
- Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
- employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
Nice To Haves
- National License: APTA (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- providing therapy services to students
- conducting assessments
- developing IEP plans
- evaluating progress
- collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
- direct therapy
- consultation
- evaluations
- case management
- supervision of a PTA
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
- Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
- Guaranteed hours
- Bi-monthly salary deposits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
