Part-Time Pediatric PT — School-Based (Palo Alto)

TheraPeds LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K (W-2)

Health-benefits stipend for 1099

Professional development opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 or 1099 contract

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves direct therapy, assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support students.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with a preferred National License (APTA).

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.
• Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.
• Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.
• Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy to students in the school setting.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to IEP development and progress evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.
• Manage caseloads and documentation, including planning time.
• Supervise PTA where applicable.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Organizational & time management

Proficient in technology

Collaboration with school staff &

Fingerprint background clearance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

State License as Physical Therapist

National License: APTA (Preferred)

Licensing with the State Department of Education

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves direct therapy, assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support students.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with a preferred National License (APTA).