Local Contract Physical Therapist - $50 per hour

Cross Country Education; Florida; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $50/hour

Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match

35-hour workweek with school-based S s

Job summary

Cross Country Education seeks a local contract Physical Therapist to support K–12 students in Tavares, FL. The role covers evaluation, treatment and goal development with a focus on mobility and functional independence.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and school teams while documenting progress and maintaining compliance. The position offers a 40-hour week on a 41-week contract with competitive hourly pay and school-based scheduling.

Qualifications

• DPT degree is required.
• Active Florida PT license required.
• Successful NPTE completion required.
• Criminal background check completed.
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to K–12 students including assessments and therapy goals.
• Implement interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence.
• Collaborate with educators, families and multidisciplinary teams for student goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment and progress.

Skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Active Florida PT License

NPTE

Criminal background check

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Tavares, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Make a lasting impact beyond the therapy room to help students thrive! Join Cross Country Education as a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist supporting K–12 students in reaching their mobility, functional, and educational goals in Tavares, FL.

Position Overview

• Provide physical therapy services to K–12 students, including assessment, treatment, and development of individualized therapy goals.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to support students’ mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with educators, school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs and educational goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and required compliance records.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) License
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Completion of a criminal record and background check
• Experience working with pediatric or school-aged children preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $50.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 35-hour workweek with a school-based schedule and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7pu6kj. Posted job title: K-12 Physical Therapist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.