Physical Therapist

TheraPeds LLC; Cromwell (CT); Presencial; USD 78.000 - 92.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

TheraPeds Partners seeks a Part-time Physical Therapist (PT) for the 2026–2027 school year in Cromwell, CT. You will work on-site, providing school-based PT services with guaranteed hours and collaboration with the district and TheraPeds team.

Responsibilities include direct therapy, evaluations, and development of IEP goals to support students across Preschool to Elementary grades in a school setting.

Formación

• Active PT license in CT and eligibility to work in schools.
• Experience delivering school-based physical therapy services.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct PT services to students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms.
• Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and monitor educationally relevant IEP goals.
• Create and implement intervention plans based on student needs.
• Offer therapeutic activities to address strength, balance, mobility, and motor planning.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure safe participation and accessibility.

Conocimientos

Pediatric therapy

IEP collaboration

Direct care

Educación

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Descripción del empleo

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