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Physical Therapist - School Based. 19601 Reading PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Reading
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for a local school district:
Part-time during normal school day hours- no nights or weekends
Elementary, Middle, and High School caseload
Very supportive and collaborative team!
Highly competitive rate and eligible for a completion bonus in June.
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

Physical Therapist - School Based. 19465 Pottstown PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Pottstown
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide Early Intervention services:
Part-time to begin with the potential for growth in the Pottstown, Pottsgrove, and Royersford area
Combination of center-based and itinerant caseload for the 3-5 year old population
Must be willing to travel
Competitive rates and reimbursement
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

Physical Therapist - School Based. 18964 Souderton PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Souderton
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide Early Intervention services:
Part-time to begin until caseload can build to full-time within the Pennsburg, Lansdale, and Souderton areas
Combination of center-based and itinerant caseload for the 3-5 year old population
Must be willing to travel
Competitive rates and reimbursement
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19801 Wilmington DE
Physical Therapist - School Based - Wilmington
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for a local district:
Part-time opportunity building to Full-time in Wilmington, DE
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid DE license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19113 Philadelphia PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Philadelphia
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for therapists, per diem to complete evaluations and makeup sessions as needed during normal school day hours
Must have experience
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Experience working in a school-based setting and completing evaluations
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19406 King Of Prussia PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - King Of Prussia
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for therapists, per diem to complete evaluations and makeup sessions as needed during normal school day hours
Must have experience
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Experience working in a school-based setting and completing evaluations
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19063 Media PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Media
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for therapists, per diem to complete evaluations and makeup sessions as needed during normal school day hours
Must have experience
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Experience working in a school-based setting and completing evaluations
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 18951 Quakertown PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Quakertown
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for therapists, per diem to complete evaluations and makeup sessions as needed during normal school day hours
Must have experience
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Experience working in a school-based setting and completing evaluations
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19601 Reading PA
Physical Therapist - School Based - Reading
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for therapists, per diem to complete evaluations and makeup sessions as needed during normal school day hours
Must have experience
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
Experience working in a school-based setting and completing evaluations
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Physical Therapist - School Based. 19702 Newark DE
Physical Therapist - School Based - Newark
PTS, Inc. is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based services for a local district:
Full-time position available with a Preschool caseload in Newark, DE
School-Based Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the physical therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
School-Based PT Qualifications:
Valid DE license as a Physical Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances

A Physical Therapist (PT) helps clients improve movement, restore function, and reduce and manage pain so they can be more active, and healthier. In the context of school-aged children, physical therapists specifically focus on helping students ages 3 to 21.

School-based physical therapy jobs perform only services related directly to educational needs. Ensuring students with disabilities and disorders receive a free and appropriate education to prepare them for further schooling, employment, and independent living is the focus of school-based physical therapy services.

Physical Therapists on the Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) team use their expertise and experience to improve students’ functional performance throughout the Greater Delaware Valley.

What Does a School-Based Physical Therapist Do?

As a school-based PT, you’ll work with students facing a variety of challenging conditions, including:

Developmental delays
Cerebral palsy
Progressive neuromuscular disorders
Physical disabilities
Autism or a sensory processing disorder (SPD)
Learning disabilities
Intellectual disabilities

You’ll assess these students, identify their needs, and recommend appropriate therapy services that can help them make progress.

These services can improve students’ strength, stability, balance, endurance, posture, gross and fine motor control, coordination, and mobility so they have the fullest possible physical access to their natural learning environment.

You’ll also be adapting and modifying that environment to facilitate access. You might consult with a teacher about adaptive classroom seating, for example, or help design and implement playground modifications. Interventions and services can be more or less intense and frequent and delivery modes can vary as students’ needs change.

You will attend meetings of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams. Additional responsibilities include interpreting assessment results, making recommendations, and collaborating with other team members. This often includes parents or other primary caregivers, general and special education teachers, school administrators, and other related service providers—to develop intervention plans.

In schools using a Multi-Tier Systems of Supports (MTSS) approach to related services, your work may not be limited to students with an IEP or Section 504 plan.

Senator Mike Enzi and former Senator Tom Harkin wrote in 2010: “Pediatric physical therapists are the ‘practitioners of choice’ to apply evidence-based practices regarding the general growth and development of all students, as well as health, wellness, fitness, injury prevention, and obesity management.”

You may train classroom teachers and other staff in physical therapy strategies they can use to address students’ needs without making formal referrals. These Tier 1 interventions not only empower teachers, but also ensure your caseload only contains students who actually need to be on it.

What Educational Requirements Must a Physical Therapist Meet?

If you want a physical therapy job in the U.S., you’ll need to earn a doctor of physical therapy degree (DPT) from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Most of these programs require that candidates hold an undergraduate degree in physical therapy or a closely related field. In addition, candidates should have gained some patient care experience doing volunteer work at hospitals or clinics.

Earning the DPT generally takes three years of full-time study. Among other areas, your curriculum coursework covers:

Cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
Endocrine and metabolic systems
Musculoskeletal system
Cellular histology
Physiology (general and exercise)
Biomechanics
Kinesiology
Neuroscience
Medical diagnostics
Pharmacology
Orthotics and prosthetics
Behavioral sciences
Communication

Classroom work and lab study comprise about 80% of the DPT curriculum. Supervised clinical education accounts for the other 20%. Different programs require different amounts of clinical education. On average, the final clinical experience lasts 27.5 weeks.

Aspiring PTs must also pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE®), comprised of 250 multiple choice questions that take up to five hours to complete.

The test encompasses your mastery of examinations, evaluations, and interventions in nine body systems. It pays most attention to:

The musculoskeletal system (51-60 items)
The neuromuscular and nervous systems (44-50 items)
The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems (23-28 items)

A passing score is 600 points. In 2019, 91% of first-time candidates passed the board exam.

You will also need to meet the licensure or certification requirements of the state in which you intend to practice. The individual state regulatory boards manage licensure. Most states require continuing education as a condition for licensure renewal.

Provide Physical Therapy Services as Part of the PTS Team

The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 18% job growth for physical therapists through 2029, “much faster than the average for all occupations.”

Much of this demand for PTs will come from the aging population of baby boomers. But, while many medical settings are cutting therapy services in response to insurance changes, federal law continues to require students who qualify for related services to be provided to them.

Almost 7,000 physical therapists work in U.S. schools, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). As long as the law requires special education, school administrators will need to fill school-based physical therapy jobs with qualified, quality practitioners.

Browse PTS’ current selection of school-based PT jobs on this page, and consider joining our team as an Independent Contractor.

We’ll help you find and land a position where you can make practical, profound differences for young people while building a rewarding career for yourself.

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Physical Therapist - School Based - Reading

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Physical Therapist - School Based - Souderton

Physical Therapist - School Based - Wilmington

Physical Therapist - School Based - Philadelphia

Physical Therapist - School Based - King Of Prussia

Physical Therapist - School Based - Media

Physical Therapist - School Based - Quakertown

Physical Therapist - School Based - Reading

Physical Therapist - School Based - Newark

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