Physical Therapist - Contract (Hourly)

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Wellness resources

Discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and support students with physical development needs in a school setting. You will assess motor skills, set IEP-aligned goals, and provide direct and consultative therapy to improve mobility and participation.

This role offers full-time with potential transition to part-time, travel-friendly, and locally available. Collaboration with teachers and families is essential, along with accurate documentation in line with

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Physical Therapist license.
• ESA certificate.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric therapy preferred.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess motor skills and evaluate student needs.
• Develop and manage IEP-aligned physical therapy goals.
• Provide direct and consultative services to improve mobility and participation.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support progress.
• Document therapy activities accurately per district guidelines.

Skills

PT license WA

ESA certificate

Pediatric therapy experience

School-based therapy familiarity

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Role Overview: A Physical Therapist (PT) responsible for evaluating and supporting students with physical development needs in a school setting.

• Key Responsibilities: Assess motor skills, develop and manage individualized physical therapy goals within IEPs, provide direct and consultative services to improve mobility and participation, collaborate with educators and families, and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with district guidelines.
• Qualifications & Skills: Valid Washington State Physical Therapist license, Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate, experience in school-based or pediatric therapy preferred. New graduates are welcome.
• Work Details: Full-time initially, transitioning to part-time, with flexible scheduling to accommodate school needs. Travel-friendly and locally available candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join:

Supportive environment with benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), wellness resources, discounts, and referral bonuses.

• health insurance
• 401(k)
• wellness resources
• discounts
• referral bonuses

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