Physical Therapist - School Setting in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Soliant Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Soliant Health in Florida seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a flexible contract role across multiple charter schools in southern and central Florida. The position includes on-site and VOCO sessions, with time per school ranging from 20 minutes to an hour each week.

Travel between locations is minimal, and the assignment starts in August. You will evaluate students, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with school teams to meet IEP and 504 requirements while

Qualifications

• Active and current Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Experience in a school-based setting preferred.
• Comfort with in-person and VOCO sessions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with school staff, teachers, and families.
• Skilled in evaluations, treatment planning, and tracking outcomes in a school environment.
• Reliable transportation for travel between charter school locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services to students according to IEP and 504 requirements.
• Complete documentation and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with educational teams to develop appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Report on student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Florida licensure and all applicable school protocols.

Skills

Active Florida PT license

School-based experience

In-person & VOCO sessions

Strong communication

Collaboration with staff

Evaluations & treatment planning

Travel between locations

Job description

Step into a flexible contract opportunity supporting students across multiple charter schools in southern and central Florida. This position is ideal for a physical therapist who enjoys variety and values autonomy, with services needed at several schools weekly, both on-site and through VOCO (virtual) sessions.

You'll provide essential care to students at several charter schools, with time commitments varying from 20 minutes to an hour per week/school, and some locations requiring just 30 minutes monthly or weekly. Travel between locations is minimal, making this role highly manageable for candidates living in or willing to commute within the broader Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach region.

Key Qualifications:

• Active and current Physical Therapist (PT) license in Florida
• Experience in a school-based setting strongly preferred
• Comfort with both in-person and virtual (VOCO) student sessions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with school staff, teachers, and families
• Skilled in conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and tracking outcomes in a school environment
• Reliable transportation for travel between assigned charter school locations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver physical therapy services to students according to IEP and 504 requirements
• Complete documentation and progress notes in a timely manner
• Collaborate with educational teams to develop appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Report on student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed
• Maintain compliance with Florida licensure requirements and all applicable school protocols

Start your assignment in August and enjoy a dynamic schedule supporting young learners in their educational journey. If you are a credentialed physical therapist looking for a rewarding, flexible position in a school setting—and are excited about a mix of in-person and VOCO work,we would love to connect with you.