Physical Therapist PT - Treasure Coast FL - $56K-$69K

Thrive Therapies Group•Tradition, FL

4d•$56,000 - $68,800•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization dedicated to revolutionizing the care of children with disabilities and those facing access barriers. We operate exclusively within K-12 schools, recognizing that school is where clinical care becomes truly transformative. Our mission is to help children achieve therapy goals that translate into real-life improvements, such as friendships on the playground, a sense of belonging, and the ability to fully participate in childhood. We are seeking a school-based Physical Therapist for the Treasure Coast, FL area for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

DPT or MPT from an accredited physical therapy program.
NPTE board exam passage and active Florida PT license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date.
Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of PT.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of school-based PT experience.
Training in NDT, motor learning theory, or pediatric PT specialty frameworks.
Experience with adaptive equipment evaluation and recommendation.
Experience serving students with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or acquired motor disabilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations to determine educational need and IDEA eligibility, including assessment of gross motor skills, functional mobility, gait, balance, coordination, and physical access to the school environment.
Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools including GMFM, BOTMP, and PDMS-2 as appropriate to the referral.
Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, educationally framed, and accessible to IEP team members and families.
Participate in eligibility determination meetings and translate PT findings for educational planning purposes.
Conduct re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA timelines.
Develop individualized PT IEP goals targeting functional mobility, gross motor skill development, and physical participation in educational activities.
Deliver direct individual therapy sessions using evidence-based PT approaches including NDT, motor learning principles, gait training, and strengthening programs.
Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, orthotics, and positioning devices, and train students, staff, and families in their proper use.
Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on physical access accommodations and safe transfer and mobility support techniques.
Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes supported by Thrive's AI documentation tools.
Partner with OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated student-centered IEP teams.
Collaborate with school facilities and administration on accessibility modifications when indicated by student need.
Train teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on safe handling, mobility support, and transfer techniques.
Coordinate with occupational therapists on overlapping motor, positioning, and adaptive equipment goals.
Contribute to RTI/MTSS by providing universal gross motor screening and physical access consultation.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement match
Disability coverage
Malpractice insurance
CEU Stipend
Performance Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% of employee premiums covered)
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO with nationwide network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA
School-year calendar, school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
PTO and sick days included
Malpractice and professional liability insurance fully covered
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership, school-based, substantive, and paid
Paid Summer Intensive, pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement
State PT licensure renewal and APTA dues reimbursed annually