School Based Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

Salary Range

4 days- $72,000.00-$88,000.00

5 days- $90,000.00-$110,000.00

What You'll Need

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Connecticut licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current Safety-Care, First Aid, and CPR certifications (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Clinical knowledge and experience evaluating students and developing individualized treatment plans in a school-based setting.
• Experience working with neurodiverse students and students with autism and related developmental disabilities.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 60 pounds.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and documentation skills.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess students’ functional abilities, educational needs, and eligibility for services; contribute to PPT meetings and IEP development.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans aligned with students’ educational goals and IEP objectives.
• Provide direct physical therapy services to improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, endurance, safety, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with educators, related service providers, families, and school staff to integrate motor goals and strategies into classroom routines and daily activities.
• Monitor student progress, analyze outcome data, modify interventions, and maintain accurate, timely, Medicaid-compliant documentation.
• Educate staff and families on positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, and safety while remaining current on research, evidence-based practices, and school-based pediatric therapy through professional development.