Physical Therapist

Job Title: Physical Therapist Pay Range: $58-72/hour Full-Time School Physical Therapist (PT) | Yelm, WA 2026-2027 School Year | In-Person | School-Based Setting | Itinerant Ampersand Therapy, a therapist-founded and therapist-run company, is looking for a dedicated and passionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team for a full-time school-based position in Yelm, Washington. This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct therapy services to students in a collaborative and supportive educational environment. We are seeking a licensed School Physical Therapist who is eager to work in the public school setting and help students access their education through mobility and motor-based interventions. This role is ideal for a PT who is passionate about pediatric therapy, special education, and making a meaningful difference in students' lives. Position Details: Location: Yelm, WA Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday Dates: 2026-2027 School Year Setting: In-person, school campuses K-12th grade Caseload: Assigned based on experience and team needs Responsibilities: Deliver direct physical therapy services to students with IEPs Complete physical therapy evaluations and document findings Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Collaborate with special education teams, teachers, and families Attend IEP meetings and contribute to student success planning Ensure compliance with state and district guidelines for therapy services Qualifications: Valid Washington State Physical Therapist License (required) ESA certification (or willingness to obtain) School-based PT experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply Strong interest in pediatric physical therapy, special education, and school systems Excellent communication and time management skills Why Join Ampersand Therapy? Competitive hourly compensation Close-knit, collaborative team of school-based therapists Ongoing mentorship and professional development Focused in Washington State with strong district partnerships We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampersand Therapy LLC