Physical Therapist - Part Time

Community Consolidated School District 21; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Consolidated School District 21 in Wheeling, IL is seeking a licensed School-Based Physical Therapist to assess students, provide treatment, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve student function in the educational setting.

Applicants must hold an Illinois PT license; compensation is annualized and negotiable based on education and experience. School-based role with focus on collaborative care and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois is required.
• Experience in school-based therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess students within educational settings using an ecological model.
• Provide treatment and program consultation for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to improve student function.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Illinois Physical Therapist license

Job description

Wheeling CCSD21 Benefits

• 2026 Benefits Guide
• 2026 Insurance Premiums

Annualized Salary Range- $35,177 - $38,933

• Compensation level negotiable and commensurate with education and experience.
• Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Physical Therapist License is required.

Description:

Assess students within their educational settings, using an ecological model of assessment to determine their needs. Provide treatment, program consultation, and environmental modifications for students with disabilities to improve student function within the educational environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. School-based occupational/physical therapy addresses purposeful, goal-directed activities to improve student function within the educational environment.

Selection Procedure

The interview process will be led and articulated by the district and school administration, and they are typically assisted by other instructional staff members from the school and/or district.