School Physical Therapist | Warwick, Rhode Island
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Make a difference in students' lives by providing school-based physical therapy services in a welcoming educational environment near Warwick, RI. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a small caseload of 6-8 students, with makeup sessions as needed. Flexibility is valued-you can choose between working three full days a week or spreading your hours across half days all week, based on your preference and scheduling needs.
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Active Physical Therapy license within the state
- Experience working in school settings or with pediatric populations preferred
- Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff
- Ability to design and implement individualized therapy plans tailored to students' IEP goals
- Comfortable working one-on-one and in small group settings
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and assess students to determine physical therapy needs and develop personalized intervention plans
- Deliver direct therapy services according to each student's education plan
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sessions, progress, and updates
- Communicate regularly with families, teachers, and related service providers to ensure integrated support for students
- Provide makeup sessions as needed to support student progress
- Participate in IEP meetings and support educational goals through collaborative teamwork
Enjoy an assignment where your impact is immediately visible-supporting students to achieve milestones and thrive in their academic environment. Flexibility in scheduling ensures a balanced workload tailored to your availability and lifestyle preferences.
Embrace this rewarding experience in a supportive school community. If you are passionate about pediatric therapy and ready to help students reach their fullest potential, submit your application today
Compensation for this position ranges from $48.80 to $68.80. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.