School-Based Physical Therapist - Mays Landing, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference in the lives of students as a contract Physical Therapist serving schools near Mays Landing and Margate, NJ. This unique consultative opportunity focuses on supporting students’ developmental needs with impactful, once-a-month visits throughout the school year—offering flexibility and meaningful engagement in an educational environment.

Your expertise in school-based physical therapy will help drive individualized interventions, support IEP goals, and provide valuable guidance to educators and families. Embrace a schedule that allows for professional involvement while balancing your other commitments.

What Excels Here:

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active credentials in New Jersey
• Previous experience in school settings or pediatric physical therapy strongly preferred
• Skilled in designing therapy interventions and developing IEP goals for students
• Clear, concise communication and consultative skills for collaboration with staff and parents
• Organized self-starter able to manage documentation efficiently following monthly onsite visits

What You’ll Contribute:

• Conduct monthly consultative assessments for students in accordance with IEP requirements
• Deliver professional recommendations and strategies for physical therapy implementation within the school
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including educators, special education professionals, and families
• Maintain accurate progress notes, consult records, and documentation to ensure compliance
• Provide expert input at related meetings as needed, remotely or in person

This role offers the chance to impact student journeys while maintaining your own work-life balance. Engage in a consistent, ongoing role without a full-time commitment, and gain satisfaction from sharing your professional skills within a supportive educational community.

Step into a rewarding consultative position where your guidance will shape brighter futures. If you’re ready to foster student success through specialized knowledge, apply today to launch your next school-based contract assignment!

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.18 to $77.18. 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.

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