[Hiring] Physical Therapist @TheraPeds

Role Description

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

• 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
• State License as Physical Therapist
• National License: APTA (Preferred)
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• Must have school and virtual school experience
• 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 schedule (8-12 hours per week)
• 2026–2027 school year (August 2026 through May 2027)
• Serving students in Pre K through Kindergarten
• CST Time Zone

Benefits

• Guaranteed weekly pay, including time for documentation, treatment planning, and other administrative responsibilities
• Part-time, virtual school-based position
• Reasonable caseloads designed to support quality student services
• Dedicated support from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds Partners team throughout your assignment
• Competitive hourly compensation of $55–$65 (approximately $550–$650+ per week)
• 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

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, virtual Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in MS. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Mississippi school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.