Part-Time School Physical Therapist — On-Site, Guaranteed Hours

TheraPeds LLC; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K (W2)

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

Supportive TheraPeds community

W-2 or 1099 option

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Wethersfield, CT. This role focuses on direct therapy, assessments, and developing IEP plans for PreK–Elementary students, while collaborating with teachers, parents, and other therapists.

The ideal candidate holds a State license in Physical Therapy and pediatric experience, with a commitment to effective progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• State Licensure as Physical Therapist.
• National Licensure: 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

• Direct therapy and consultation with students.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP plans.
• Evaluate progress and adjust therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents).
• Supervise a PTA.
• Documentation, administrative and planning time included.

Skills

State License (PT)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Experience with children

Communication skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint background clearance

Collaboration with families

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Wethersfield, CT. This role focuses on direct therapy, assessments, and developing IEP plans for PreK–Elementary students, while collaborating with teachers, parents, and other therapists.

The ideal candidate holds a State license in Physical Therapy and pediatric experience, with a commitment to effective progress monitoring.