School-Based Physical Therapist - $55-58 per hour

Cross Country Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Weekly pay with bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a New York, NY assignment. You will evaluate students’ needs and provide individualized therapy, collaborating with educators and families to reach functional and educational goals.

Responsibilities include developing plans, documenting progress, and adjusting services. The role emphasizes classroom-based delivery, inclusion, and ongoing assessment within a school setting.

Qualifications

• DPT or equivalent degree required.
• Valid New York State Physical Therapy License.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Experience in a school setting with students with disabilities; strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ physical, gross motor, mobility, and functional needs and provide individualized therapy.
• Deliver direct and indirect therapy services through classroom-based, individual, and group activities; monitor progress.
• Develop progress reports, treatment plans, session documentation, and other required records.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic strategies into the school environment and support inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

New York State Physical Therapy License

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

Physical Therapist

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

41 weeks

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Shift

8 hours

Employment Type

Local Contract

Help students move, participate, and thrive in the classroom and beyond! Join Cross Country Education as a Physical Therapist in New York, NY, providing individualized therapy and collaborating with educators and families to help students reach their functional and educational goals.

Position Overview: Evaluate students’ physical, gross motor, mobility, and functional needs and provide individualized therapy to promote participation and independence. Deliver direct and indirect therapy services through classroom-based, individual, and group activities, using ongoing assessment and evidence-based interventions. Develop and maintain progress reports, treatment plans, session documentation, and other required records while monitoring student progress and adjusting services as appropriate. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary team members to integrate therapeutic strategies into the school environment and support successful student inclusion.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• Valid New York State Physical Therapy License
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Experience working in a school setting with students with disabilities, along with strong collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Earn $55.30 - $58.40 per hour based on your 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 full-time school-based schedule of 37.5 hours per week, along with 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.

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.