Physical Therapist

Kelly Pediatric Therapy; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Mentorship program

School-Based Academy

Resources library

Professional growth

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy in Fort Washington is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for a local district. The position offers 1–2 days per week with flexibility and potential to expand to a full caseload, depending on interest.

You will screen and assess students, align services with IEP goals, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, maintain documentation, and collaborate with teachers and families to support carryover of therapy goals.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Required Child Abuse, Federal, and State clearances.
• Pediatric and/or school-based experience preferred (support and mentorship available for those new to school settings).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate standardized and informal tools.
• Provide individualized and/or group physical therapy services aligned with IEP goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and update IEPs.
• Monitor student progress and determine readiness for dismissal from services.
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom-based implementation strategies.
• Partner with families to support carryover of therapy goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and required records in compliance with federal, state, and school regulations.
• Support compliance with IDEA and other applicable guidelines and policies.
• Stay current with best practices, research, and evolving trends in physical therapy.

Skills

Active PT license PA

Background clearances

Pediatric/school experience

Collaboration & communication

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based therapy services for a local school district in the Fort Washington area.

This is a part‑time opportunity (1–2 days per week) with flexibility and the potential to expand into a more full‑time caseload if interested.

• Competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing
• Consistent on‑site and off‑site mentorship from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders
• School‑Based Academy designed to support new school‑based therapists and promote confidence and success
• Access to a Lending Library of evaluation tools and assessments
• Dedicated Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website with resources, programming support, and collaboration tools
• Strong focus on caseload stability, innovation, and professional growth

What You’ll Do

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate standardized and informal tools
• Provide individualized and/or group physical therapy services aligned with IEP goals
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and update IEPs
• Monitor student progress and determine readiness for dismissal from services
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom‑based implementation strategies
• Partner with families to support carryover of therapy goals
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and required records in compliance with federal, state, and school regulations
• Support compliance with IDEA and other applicable guidelines and policies
• Stay current with best practices, research, and evolving trends in physical therapy

Why Join Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is backed by the powerhouse of Kelly and is a nationwide leader in pediatric therapy and related services. We are committed to quality treatment, clinician support, and provider retention. Our mission is to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education‑based therapy services that help students access their full educational potential.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Required Child Abuse, Federal, and State clearances
• Pediatric and/or school‑based experience preferred (support and mentorship available for those new to school settings)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

If you’re looking for flexibility, strong clinical support, and meaningful impact in a school‑based setting, this could be a great fit!