School-Based Physical Therapist - Tucson, Arizona

ProCare Therapy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Single-site placement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a School-Based Physical Therapist to support elementary students on a single Tucson, AZ campus for the full academic year. This in-person role offers a 20-hour weekly schedule and emphasizes mobility milestones and school-based therapy practices.

You will collaborate with educators, families, and other specialists to foster each child’s physical growth and well-being in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience or passion for working with school-aged children (K-3).
• Knowledge of IEPs and school-based therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' motor skills and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy sessions aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Provide progress updates and collaborate with classroom staff and families.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

School-aged children experience

IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting elementary students as a School-Based Physical Therapist. This in-person position offers an engaging environment where you'll work primarily with K-3rd grade students at a single campus for the full academic year. Contribute 20 hours each week to help students attain mobility and physical development milestones, making a real difference in their school experience.

Youll collaborate with educators, families, and other specialists in a supportive setting, fostering each child's physical growth and well-being. This is the perfect chance to expand your practice in a vibrant school community near Tucson, AZ.

What youll bring:

• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Experience or passion for working with school-aged children, preferably grades K-3
• Knowledge of IEPs and school-based therapy practices
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset for interdisciplinary teamwork

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing students motor skills and developing individualized treatment plans
• Delivering direct therapy sessions in accordance with each students IEP
• Providing progress updates and collaborating with classroom staff and families
• Maintaining accurate, confidential documentation
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Perks of this role:

• Flexible, part-time schedule of 20 hours per weekideal for work/life balance
• Single-site placement for consistent daily routines
• Opportunity to see professional growth through meaningful, hands-on impact in students lives