School-Based Physical Therapist - $51-52 per hour

Cross Country Education; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Weekly pay

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Physical Therapist in La Plata, MD for a local contract. The role offers a 41-week duration, 40 hours per week, and a standard 8-hour shift, with local contract terms and competitive pay.

The PT will conduct formal and informal assessments, develop IEP/IFSP-based goals, collaborate with educators and families, and handle Medicaid billing and progress reporting to support students’ mobility and independence.

Qualifications

• DPT required and Maryland PT license mandatory.
• Experience with school-based evaluations and IEP/IFSP development.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with families and educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess Pre-K–12 students focusing on gross motor and mobility.
• Develop and implement therapy goals via IEP/IFSP processes.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and related professionals.
• Complete documentation, evaluations, progress reports, and Medicaid billing.

Skills

DPT

Maryland license

School-based evaluations

IEP/IFSP development

Collaboration with families

Education

DPT degree

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in La Plata, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Make an impact where it matters most—from navigating the classroom to building everyday independence! Cross Country Education is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in La Plata, MD, to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students’ mobility, independence, and success.

Position Overview

• Conduct formal and informal assessments for Pre-K–12 students, focusing on gross motor development, functional mobility, adaptive skills, and activities of daily living.
• Create and implement therapy goals and services through IEP/IFSP processes, including recommendations for therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment.
• Partner with educators, families, related-service providers, medical professionals, and community partners to support students’ participation, mobility, independence, and access to learning.
• Complete therapy documentation, evaluations, progress reports, and Medicaid billing while meeting regulatory and service timelines.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Current Maryland Physical Therapist license issued by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy
• Experience with school-based evaluations, IEP/IFSP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and consultation with families and educational staff preferred

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent, full-time 35-hour workweek, including 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.

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.