School Physical Therapist - $49-52 per hour

Cross Country Education; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Health coverage

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist to support K–12 students in Norwalk, Connecticut. The role requires a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a CT PT license, with school-based experience preferred.

You will evaluate students, develop therapy goals, and work with teachers, families, and other professionals to promote student mobility and participation. Benefits include competitive pay and weekly payroll.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid Connecticut Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• School-based or pediatric physical therapy experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to K–12 students in the school setting.
• Conduct evaluations, set individualized goals, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure services meet professional and school-based standards.

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Help students move with confidence and reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Physical Therapist in Norwalk, CT, supporting K–12 students as they develop the mobility, strength, and functional skills they need to succeed at school and beyond.
Position Overview
Provide physical therapy services to K–12 students, supporting mobility, functional skills, and participation in the school environment.
Conduct evaluations, develop individualized therapy goals and interventions, and monitor student progress.
Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs and promote progress across school settings.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure services align with professional and school-based standards.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
Valid Connecticut Physical Therapist (PT) License
School-based or pediatric physical therapy experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $49.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with 37.5 hours per week 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.

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.