Physical Therapist

TheraPeds LLC; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year. You'll work with students in a school setting, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.

Responsibilities include evaluating and supporting students' gross-motor skills, mobility, strength, balance, and coordination within the educational environment, developing IEP goals, and providing direct PT services on-site at the

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric populations in school settings.
• Ability to develop and contribute to IEP goals.
• Strong collaboration with educators and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct physical therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom or school environments.
• Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals.
• Developing individualized intervention plans based on student needs and educational priorities.
• Providing therapeutic activities and exercises to address strength, balance, coordination, mobility, motor planning, endurance, positioning, and functional movement.
• Supporting students with transfers, gait, mobility, positioning, accessibility, and safe participation within the educational environment.
• Evaluating student needs for adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and other supports within the PT scope of practice.
• Providing consultation and recommendations regarding classroom and school accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety.
• Monitoring student performance, collecting data, and adjusting intervention strategies based on progress and functional needs.

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based

Cromwell, Connecticut | Part-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional movement skills they need to participate successfully in their school environment, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students in a school setting, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.

About Us:

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the educational process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services while creating meaningful connections within collaborative learning environments.

Position Details

• Part-time school schedule
• 10–12 hours per week
• School year: November 2026–May/June 2027
• Grades: Preschool through Elementary
• Setting: In-person, on campus
• Pay: $56.50–$66.75+/hour
• Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time
• Manageable caseload
• Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
• Potential Supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as assigned and in accordance with applicable state requirements

What You'll Do

As a school-based Physical Therapist, you'll evaluate and support students whose gross-motor, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, positioning, or other physical needs affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their educational environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct physical therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom or school environments
• Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals
• Developing individualized intervention plans based on student needs and educational priorities
• Providing therapeutic activities and exercises to address strength, balance, coordination, mobility, motor planning, endurance, positioning, and functional movement
• Supporting students with transfers, gait, mobility, positioning, accessibility, and safe participation within the educational environment
• Evaluating student needs for adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and other supports within the PT scope of practice
• Providing consultation and recommendations regarding classroom and school accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety
• Monitoring student performance, collecting data, and adjusting intervention strategies based on progress and functional needs