School Physical Therapist (PT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. This contract role is full-time and pays $68 per hour, with a 40-hour workweek in a school setting.

You will evaluate students and deliver therapy services according to each plan of care, following physician orders when applicable. The role requires active PT licensure in California and completion of required health and safety screenings.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• One year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations.
• Providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable.

Skills

CPR certification

Health clearance

TB screening

Compliance knowledge

Age requirement

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $68 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Santa Ana, CA

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Physical Therapist | Physical Therapist School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0059

Contract Duration: 20

Pay Rate: $68 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-13T20:04:41