School-Based Pediatric PT – Part-Time, Guaranteed Hours

Therapeds Partners; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive TheraPeds community

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly direct deposits

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners in Plainfield, IN is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) to support K-12 students in a school setting. You will deliver direct PT services, assess students, develop IEP-aligned treatment plans, and monitor progress within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role offers a small caseload of about 9 students, guaranteed hours, and a compensation range of $60-$80+ per hour, with weekly earnings estimated around $480-$640+.

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 physical therapy services to students.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP-aligned treatment plans.
• Evaluate progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.
• Participate in IEP meetings and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete case management responsibilities.
• Deliver direct services while managing a small caseload.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with school staff

Organizational skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint background clearance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

TheraPeds Partners in Plainfield, IN is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) to support K-12 students in a school setting. You will deliver direct PT services, assess students, develop IEP-aligned treatment plans, and monitor progress within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role offers a small caseload of about 9 students, guaranteed hours, and a compensation range of $60-$80+ per hour, with weekly earnings estimated around $480-$640+.