Physical Therapist

TheraPeds; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K (W-2)

Health-benefits stipend for 1099

Professional development opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 or 1099 contract

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 involves direct therapy, assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support students.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with a preferred National License (APTA).

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 in the school setting.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to IEP development and progress evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.
• Manage caseloads and documentation, including planning time.
• Supervise PTA where applicable.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Organizational & time management

Proficient in technology

Collaboration with school staff &

Fingerprint background clearance

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

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.