School Physical Therapist - Full-Time

Health Marketing; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mountain setting environment

Job summary

Health Marketing seeks a Travel School Physical Therapist to provide therapy services in educational settings. You will evaluate students, develop tailored treatment plans, and deliver direct PT services in school-based environments.

Collaborating with teachers, families, and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support student mobility, participate in IEP meetings, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state requirements, all within a supportive, mountain community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in the relevant state.
• Experience in school settings is preferred but not required; new grads accepted.
• Strong communication skills for explaining results to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Completion of background checks and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized and functional physical therapy evaluations for students.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and therapy goals.
• Deliver direct therapy services in school environments (individual & small groups).
• Offer consultative training to teachers and staff on positioning, mobility, and student handling.
• Recommending and assisting with adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility devices.
• Participate in IEP meetings, progress reviews, and collaborate with educators, therapists, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and school requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

DPT / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Role:

Travel School Physical Therapist, providing therapy services in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized and functional physical therapy evaluations for students of various ages.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and therapy goals aligned with educational needs.
• Deliver direct therapy services in individual and small group formats within school environments.
• Offer consultative support and training to teachers and staff on positioning, mobility, and student handling.
• Recommending and assisting with adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility devices.
• Participate in IEP meetings, progress reviews, and collaborate with educators, therapists, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and school requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in the relevant state.
• Experience in school settings is preferred but not required; new grads accepted.
• Strong communication skills for explaining results to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Completion of background checks and licensing requirements.

Key Duties:

Providing comprehensive school-based PT services, developing treatment plans, collaborating with educational teams, supporting student mobility and participation, and documenting progress. The role offers exposure to diverse student needs, fostering professional growth in a supportive, community-oriented environment in a scenic mountain setting.