Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, positioning, gait, and functional participation.
• Ability to identify and analyze physical and environmental barriers affecting 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 foundation in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions and exercises within developmental and functional models appropriate to the educational setting.
• 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 the ability to exercise tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications.
• Ability to safely participate with students in varied school environments and activities, including physical tasks described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and individualized intervention plans.
• 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.
• Consult and make 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.
• Supervise and direct a Physical Therapist Assistant when assigned, 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 classification.
• 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.
• Independent contractor flexibility and access to professional and administrative resources, where applicable.