[Hiring] Physical Therapist @TheraPeds

Role Description

This is a part-time, Virtual role as a Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in WY.

• Provide therapy services to students
• Conduct assessments
• Develop IEP plans
• Evaluate progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
• Must have state License as Physical Therapist in CO or WY
• Must have virtual school PT experience (2+ years as a virtual school based PT)
• National License: APTA (Preferred)
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• Experience working with children
• Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and provide direct service as appropriate
• Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention
• Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
• Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Requirements

• Part-time (2-5 hours/week)
• 2026-2027 School year, August - May
• K – 8 grades
• Mountain time
• Must have a state license WY, prior to August (Includes: Application, verification, background check, fingerprints and state law test)
• Must have virtual school PT experience (2+ years as a virtual school based PT)
• Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA
• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
• Virtual
• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
• Manageable caseloads
• $60 – $65/hour

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor