Physical Therapist

TheraPeds; Iowa; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K (W2)

Guaranteed hours

Professional development

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 employee or 1099 contractor

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Palo Alto, CA. This role serves K–12 students with guaranteed hours and includes direct therapy, consultations, evaluations, case management, and supervision of a PTA.

Requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and state licensure; national licensure is preferred. Fingerprint clearance and DOE licensing where required are also expected.

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

• Provide direct therapy to students, conducting assessments and developing IEP goals.
• Evaluate progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents).
• Guide therapy planning and measure effectiveness of intervention.
• Use observation and standardized/non-standardized assessments as tools.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with district staff and TheraPeds.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Collaboration with school staff

Time management

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint background clearance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in Palo Alto, CA.

The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• 2026-2027 School year, October - June.
• Part-time (10-20 hours/week)
• K – 12 grades
• Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA
• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
• In person
• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
• Manageable caseloads
• Rate:

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

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Palo Alto, CA. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, California school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.