School Physical Therapist - $43-44 per hour

Cross Country Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) match

School-year schedule

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School-Based Physical Therapist in Jonesboro, GA to support pediatric students within the school setting. You will evaluate students and craft therapy plans to improve mobility, independence, and participation in classroom activities.

The role requires a DPT or equivalent and an active Georgia PT license, with pediatric or school-based experience preferred. It offers a 40-hour school-year aligned schedule, competitive hourly pay, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Pediatric-specific therapy skills and collaboration with school teams.
• Ability to document progress and develop individualized therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and develop individualized therapy plans for mobility and participation in school activities.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy to support educational goals and functional outcomes.
• Collaborate with educators, families and multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress.
• Complete clinical documentation and ensure compliance with school and professional standards.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Education

DPT degree

GA PT license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Bring your passion for pediatric care to the classroom! Join Cross Country Education as a Physical Therapist and help students overcome challenges, build skills, and achieve greater independence this school year in Jonesboro, GA.

• Evaluate students and develop individualized therapy plans to support mobility, independence, and participation in school activities.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy services to help students achieve functional and educational goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
• Complete documentation and maintain compliance with professional standards and school requirements.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• Active Georgia Physical Therapist License
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $42.70 - $43.60 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses/incentives.
• 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 predictable school-year schedule (40 hours/week), weekends and holidays off, and 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.

Direct-Ed-IND2Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7bj589. 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.