Physical Therapist - School Setting in Tavares, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Take your expertise as a Physical Therapist to the next level in a dynamic school-based setting serving students from Pre-K to grade 12. Start your contract assignment for the upcoming school year with a well-supported, collaborative team. This is an on-site position working full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch). Your caseload will span an average of 2-3 schools per day and will be shared with another Physical Therapist and a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Interviews are actively being conducted as of 7/21, so swift consideration will be given to qualified candidates.

What you bring:

• Valid and current Physical Therapy license in the State of Florida
• Previous school-based experience highly valued, but candidates without this background are welcome to apply
• Commitment to providing services to K-12 and select Pre-K students
• Comfortable working as part of an itinerant team across multiple campuses
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with educators, families, and other therapists

What you'll do:

• Deliver direct and indirect physical therapy services to a diverse student population
• Contribute to Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, goal setting, and progress monitoring
• Travel between 2–3 school campuses per day within the district (transportation required)
• Work alongside other PTs and PTAs to ensure students’ needs are met
• Maintain required documentation and participate in onboarding and compliance processes as outlined by the district

Benefits include a contract term that aligns with the school year and the opportunity to work within a supportive network of professionals.

Ready to make a meaningful difference in students’ educational journeys? If you are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about school-based therapy, apply now to be promptly considered for one of these upcoming interviews.

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