School-Based Physical Therapist - $49-52 per hour

Cross Country Education; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Physical Therapist for a local contract in Norwalk, CT to support K-12 students with mobility and functional skills. You will evaluate, set goals, and deliver interventions while collaborating with educators and families to promote progress in school settings.

The role is 40 hours per week, 8 hours per shift, on-site in Norwalk, with competitive pay and benefits. CT licensure and school-based experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• CT PT license required.
• School-based or pediatric physical therapy experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to K-12 students to support mobility and participation.
• Conduct evaluations, set goals, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs and promote progress across school settings.
• Maintain documentation and ensure services align with professional and school-based standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students move with confidence and reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Physical Therapist in Norwalk, CT, supporting K-12 students as they develop the mobility, strength, and functional skills they need to succeed at school and beyond.

Position Overview

• Provide physical therapy services to K-12 students, supporting mobility, functional skills, and participation in the school environment.
• Conduct evaluations, develop individualized therapy goals and interventions, and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs and promote progress across school settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure services align with professional and school-based standards.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
Valid Connecticut Physical Therapist (PT) License
School-based or pediatric physical therapy experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Cross Country Education?

Competitive Pay: Earn $49.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with 37.5 hours per week and paid sick leave. Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7dqx40. Posted job title: School-Based Physical Therapist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.