Physical Therapist- School based

Wilmington area Physical Therapist part-time as needed (PRN) for the 2025/26 school year

We are seeking to engage a Physical Therapist in a school-based supportive setting to provide services on an as-needed basis. We staff several schools for Speech, PT & OT in North Carolina and South Carolina, you'll be part of a dynamic team.

Current caseload is only a few students. New evaluations in are likely as new students with needs are identified. Two-hour minimum paid for on-site visits. Four-hour flat rate for evals, report writing is remote.

Perfect for someone looking to pick up a few extra hours and become better known in the community at area schools. You will meet students, parents, administrators and teachers, excellent for networking

This is an Independent Contractor position (not an employee).

• Flexible days & hours
• Biweekly Payments
• Direct Deposit – including app for viewing payment history

== Duties ==

• Professional Responsibility: You are the school's Physical Therapist with its natural set of typical duties attendant to the role. Adherence to state law and rules governing the practice of your license and federal law and rules governing IEPs and 504 Plans is mandatory. Work as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to evaluate students, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions to address areas like strength, mobility, coordination, and balance.
• Implementing Therapy Plans: Carry out therapy sessions with students targeting specific therapy goals.
• Complete Evaluations, Plan of Care and relevant documentation: Must be able to complete evaluations on a pediatric population, develop a plan of care in a school or clinic setting and maintain relevant documentation.
• Monitoring Progress: Help track and document students' progress during therapy sessions
• Providing Classroom Support: Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to implement strategies that facilitate skills within the classroom environment.
• Supporting Home Practice: Work with students and their family to ensure that therapy goals are reinforced through activities at home.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, therapy sessions, progress reports, and other necessary documentation.

Required

• Current, active state license
• Able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance to work in an educational setting
• Must have own laptop
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the facility
• Maintains professional working relationships with all team members
• Able to take feedback from colleagues, administrators, teachers, and parents

Pediatric experience is preferred. Prior experience at a school is preferred. We offer competitive pay in a fun and empowering team-oriented environment. Please submit your resume for consideration and to discuss details further.

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Job Types: PRN, Contract

Pay: $ $55.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this is a PRN assignment for a limited duration (the school year)?
• Please list some days and time ranges of availability for a phone interview where we discuss details and ask each other questions, allow for 20 minutes:
• Do you currently have an active OT license in the state? Please describe the circumstance if not (relocating, lapsed renewal, etc.) Please do not apply if you have never been an OT.
• Are you okay with being an independent contractor paid on a 1099 basis?
• Are you able to commit for the entire school year? describe details if this is not the case such as long vacations or other limiting plans
• Please characterize your ability to handle feedback from various sources:

Work Location: In person