School-Based PT: Part-Time, On-Site, Guaranteed Hours

Therapeds Partners; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Cromwell, CT for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct PT services, collaboration with educators and therapists, and supervision of a PTA as needed.

10-12 hours weekly, on-site with guaranteed hours and a focus on student mobility, strength, and functional movement. Applicants should hold a PT degree, be eligible for CT licensure, and have experience with children or in school settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or equivalent
• Active or eligible for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization for school-based practice
• APTA membership preferred
• Experience working with children or school-aged students
• School-based or pediatric PT experience preferred
• Experience supervising or collaborating with a PTA preferred
• Strong planning and execution of therapeutic interventions in educational settings
• Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, and coordination
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms
• Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations and assessments
• Develop and monitor measurable IEP goals
• Create individualized intervention plans
• Provide therapeutic activities addressing strength, balance, mobility, and coordination
• Support transfers, gait, positioning, and accessibility in school
• Evaluate need for adaptive equipment and mobility devices
• Provide consultation on classroom accessibility and safety
• Document progress and participate in IEP/reevaluation meetings
• Supervise or provide guidance to PTA as required

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Collaboration with teams

Clinical reasoning

Education

PT degree

State licensure eligible

School credential/authorization

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Cromwell, CT for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct PT services, collaboration with educators and therapists, and supervision of a PTA as needed.

10-12 hours weekly, on-site with guaranteed hours and a focus on student mobility, strength, and functional movement. Applicants should hold a PT degree, be eligible for CT licensure, and have experience with children or in school settings.