School Physical Therapist

School Physical Therapist at Care Options for Kids summary:

A School Physical Therapist provides specialized physical therapy services to school-aged children with physical and cognitive impairments. They assess, plan, and implement interventions to improve students' fine motor and sensory integration skills, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support educational goals. This role requires a physical therapy license, pediatric experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication within a school setting.

School-Based Physical Therapist

$55-$60/Hour

Position Summary: The position of School-Based Physical Therapist provides coordinated physical therapy to school-aged children. They plan, implement, and evaluate students to provide appropriate fine motor and/or sensory integration skills. They evaluate occupational roles and physical performance of students with physical and/or cognitive impairments. They provide interventions based on student deficits and they collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
• Life, LTD & STD
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401k (once eligible)
• Front-Loaded PTO for Full-Time Employees and Accrued PTO for Part-Time Employees
• CEUs
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Online community of clinicians

Education/License/Certification:

• Masters, or PhD in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Active State License to practice Physical Therapy in CA.

Experience/Requirements:

• Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
• Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Responsive to requests.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Accepting applications through 7/31/2025
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Keywords:

school physical therapy, pediatric therapy, sensory integration, fine motor skills, student evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, physical therapy interventions, licensed physical therapist, school-based therapy, cognitive impairments