School Physical Therapist

Job Description \n ESS Clinical is seeking a School Services School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in St Augustine, Florida. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Physical Therapist \n Discipline: School Services \n Start Date: ASAP \n Duration: 36 weeks \n Employment Type: Local Contract \n \n \n ESS Clinical is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in partnership with St. Johns County School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Pay starting from $52/hr up to $60/hr \n We offer w2 and 1099 options \n No non-competes in our contracts Position Responsibilities \n \n Evaluate students with physical and motor impairments to determine educational therapy needs. \n Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy plans in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). \n Provide direct and consultative physical therapy services to students from preschool through high school. \n Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, parents, and related service providers to support student success. \n Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, Medicaid billing (when applicable), and compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines. \n Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning and goal development. \n Recommend adaptive equipment, positioning, mobility devices, and environmental modifications as needed. \n Promote student independence, functional mobility, and access to the educational setting. \n Minimum Qualifications \n \n Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. \n Active Florida Physical Therapist License issued by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy. \n Required Certifications & Licensure \n \n Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) License. \n Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. \n Passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) as required for Florida licensure. \n Why Join ESS Clinical? \n \n Competitive compensation \n Weekly pay \n Flexible scheduling opportunities \n Dedicated onboarding and compliance support \n Clinical and administrative support throughout your assignment \n Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' educational success \n Work with one of Florida's highest-performing public school districts \n \n Join ESS Clinical and help students build strength, mobility, and confidence while making a meaningful difference in the classroom every day! Privacy Information \n When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as: \n \n Contact details (name, email, phone, address) \n Application materials (resume, work history, education, references) \n Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) \n We use this information to: \n \n Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications \n Conduct interviews and background checks \n Manage our recruitment and hiring processes \n Comply with applicable legal obligations \n \n \n We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities. \n You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information. \n For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. \n \n Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy \n Click here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy Policy \n ASIBT \n ESS6 \n \n ESS Clinical Job ID 4669. Posted job title: School Based Physical Therapist About ESS Clinical\n \n Driven by a passion for helping students, ESS Clinical connects certified clinical and special education professionals with K-12 school systems nationwide. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapist, school psychologist, behavioral specialist, or school nurse, we match you with a school-based role that fits your skills and career aspirations. At ESS Clinical, the work you do has the power to change a student’s life. If you are looking for a career with purpose, this is where you belong. \n Benefits\n \n Weekly pay \n 401k retirement plan \n Medical benefits \n Dental benefits \n Vision benefits \n License and certification reimbursement \n Life insurance \n Pet insurance \n \n