Pediatric Physical Therapist – Part-Time, School-Based

Therapeds Partners; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 909,000 - 1,157,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K (W2)

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 or 1099 option

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based role in Rocky Hill, CT. This position supports PreK–3 students with direct therapy, evaluations, and IEP planning, in collaboration with teachers and parents.

The role offers guaranteed hours and a balanced schedule across two days per week. The ideal candidate holds a PT Master’s or Doctorate, current state licensure, and preferably APTA national licensure; experience with children is essential and

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

• Direct therapy for students in PreK-3.
• Consultations, evaluations, and case management.
• Develop IEP plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents).
• Supervise a PTA.

Skills

Experience with children

Observation & assessments

Goal setting & measurement

Collaboration with school staff

Organizational & time management

Strong communication

Proficient in technology

Fingerprint clearance

Education

PT Master’s/Doctorate

PT State License

APTA National License (Preferred)

DOE Licensing (where required)

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based role in Rocky Hill, CT. This position supports PreK–3 students with direct therapy, evaluations, and IEP planning, in collaboration with teachers and parents.

The role offers guaranteed hours and a balanced schedule across two days per week. The ideal candidate holds a PT Master’s or Doctorate, current state licensure, and preferably APTA national licensure; experience with children is essential and