Physical Therapist

TheraPeds • Rocky Hill, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Physical Therapist for a part-time, on-site, school-based position in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role serves PreK–3 students from October through May/June and is scheduled for 10–12 hours per week. Compensation is $55–$65+ per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement. The position includes guaranteed hours for direct services and designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time, a manageable caseload, and support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners. Supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant may be assigned in accordance with applicable state requirements.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and supports students whose physical needs affect access to and participation in their educational environment. Services may be delivered individually, in small groups, or within classroom and school settings. The therapist develops and monitors educationally relevant IEP goals and intervention plans, provides therapeutic activities, assesses equipment and accessibility needs, documents student progress, and collaborates with families, educators, and multidisciplinary school teams. The position may also include case management and supervision and direction of a PTA.

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 describes its approach as student-centered and collaborative, with clinical and administrative support for professionals and schools.

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.
• Proficient in the use of 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, including 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 as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services to students 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 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 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.
• Provide appropriate supervision and direction to a Physical Therapist Assistant 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 regarding 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

• Competitive hourly compensation or contract rates, depending on employment arrangement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include flexibility associated with independent contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time