Physical Therapist PT SchoolBased Pediatric Dalton GA

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 99,187 - 112,963; Part time

Job summary

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a Georgia-licensed Physical Therapist to provide IEP-driven services to students with mobility needs within the Whitfield County School System in Dalton, Georgia. This role involves evaluating student needs and developing individualized therapy plans, ensuring compliance with IEP goals. Preferred candidates will have pediatric specialization and relevant experience. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $72.00 to $82.00, with additional incentives for certifications and bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of school-based or pediatric experience preferred.
• Background check completion required.
• Reliable transportation to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy in accordance with student's IEP.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments tied to IEP goals.
• Develop individualized intervention plans for functional school outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

IEP development

CPR / Basic Life Support certification

Clinical decision-making

Mobility device recommendations

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Active Georgia license for Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Overview

CLF Consultants LLC seeks a Georgia-licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with pediatric experience to deliver IEP-driven physical therapy to students ages 3 through 21 across Whitfield County School System sites in Dalton, Georgia. The role supports students with mobility, gross motor, postural, gait, and functional movement needs identified through Individualized Education Programs.

The PT joins a multi-discipline contracted team aligned with Whitfield County's Special Education department. Caseloads run approximately 55-65 students per direct-service discipline; assignment volumes vary by service model, campus distribution, and IEP changes across the school year. CLFC PMO works with the Whitfield County Special Education department to balance caseloads, cluster campuses to minimize drive time between schools, and rotate coverage as needed. The 8-hour billable workday is anchored to student school hours; service delivery is in-person preferred. Whitfield County provides instructional materials, computers, printers, and evaluation toolkits, with district-level support for adaptive equipment coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with each student's IEP
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress assessments tied to IEP goals - gait, balance, transfers, mobility, postural control, and access to the school environment
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans focused on functional school-based outcomes, with autonomy in clinical decision-making and treatment planning
• Produce service-delivery logs matching each student's IEP service hours, in compliance with Medicaid billing documentation standards
• Attend IEP meetings during the 8-hour school day as scheduled, contributing PT findings, treatment progress data, and goal recommendations to the IEP team
• Recommend adaptive equipment, mobility devices, orthotics, and classroom accommodations, with district-level support for equipment coordination through CLFC PMO and Whitfield County Special Education

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia license for Physical Therapy in good standing
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience providing school-based or pediatric physical therapy to students ages 3-21
• Working knowledge of IEP development, IDEA compliance, and special education service delivery standards
• Successful completion of background check per Whitfield County School System and Georgia Department of Education requirements
• Reliable transportation to multiple school sites within Whitfield County

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric Specialist Certification (PCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) - eligible for the PCS specialty differential (see compensation details)
• PCS-track clinicians actively pursuing ABPTS Pediatric Specialist Certification - eligible for development-tier engagement (see compensation details)
• Three or more years of K-12 school-based or pediatric PT experience
• Specialty training in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), pediatric mobility, adaptive seating/equipment, or orthotic/prosthetic management
• Experience with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, autism spectrum, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and similar pediatric populations

Compensation

• Hourly base range: $72.00 - $82.00 per hour for experienced school-based pediatric PTs (independent contractor / 1099)
• PCS specialty differential: +$3.00 - $6.00 per hour for ABPTS Pediatric Specialist Certified clinicians, with combined ceiling up to $88.00 per hour
• PCS-track development tier: PT clinicians actively pursuing PCS certification are eligible for a $2.00 - $4.00 per hour development differential during their certification track, recognizing their commitment to pediatric specialty advancement
• Bilingual differential (Spanish/English): +$2.00 - $4.00 per hour
• Bi-weekly pay frequency per CLFC standard contractor terms

Position Reference: 01CLFCS005 - Please use this reference in all correspondence and document submissions for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer.