School-Based Physical Therapist: Transform Kids’ Mobility

Thrive Therapies; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Coverage

401(k) with match

PTO and sick days

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Thrive Therapies Group is seeking a school-based Physical Therapist to provide services in the Treasure Coast, FL area for the 2026-27 school year. You will evaluate students, write IEP goals, and implement PT plans within the educational setting.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, adapt equipment, and support students with disabilities to participate fully in school activities. Compensation includes W-2 salary with full benefits or 1099 option, plus bonuses and professional

Qualifications

• DPT or MPT from an accredited PT program.
• NPTE and active Florida PT license.
• 1+ years school-based PT experience.
• Training in NDT or pediatric PT specialty frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations for IDEA eligibility.
• Develop PT IEP goals targeting mobility and participation.
• Deliver direct therapy using evidence-based PT approaches.
• Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment and training.
• Collaborate with OTs, SLPs, and school teams on student plans.

Skills

School-based PT experience

NDT training

Motor learning principles

Collaboration with education teams

Education

DPT or MPT

Florida PT license

Tools

GMFM

BOTMP

PDMS-2

Job description

Thrive Therapies Group is seeking a school-based Physical Therapist to provide services in the Treasure Coast, FL area for the 2026-27 school year. You will evaluate students, write IEP goals, and implement PT plans within the educational setting.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, adapt equipment, and support students with disabilities to participate fully in school activities. Compensation includes W-2 salary with full benefits or 1099 option, plus bonuses and professional