Pediatric School PT — Part-Time, On-Site (Wethersfield, CT)

TheraPeds LLC; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K (W2)

Professional development

Supportive network

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based role in Wethersfield, CT. The PT will provide therapy services to PreK-12 students, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans in collaboration with district staff and families.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to educationally focused PT practices, with guaranteed hours and a supportive school environment.

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 tact and discretion in communications

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students in a school setting.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP plans.
• Evaluate progress and adjust therapy goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.
• Perform direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, and case management.
• Assist with supervision of PTA and ensure program adherence.
• Manage documentation and planning time as part of duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaborative

Tech proficiency

Experience with children

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 role in Wethersfield, CT. The PT will provide therapy services to PreK-12 students, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans in collaboration with district staff and families.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to educationally focused PT practices, with guaranteed hours and a supportive school environment.