Physical Therapist School Based

Job Description

Job Description

AIS is seeking a knowledgeable and driven part-time and full-time Physical Therapists to join our contracting team for the 2026-2027 school year. We offer competitive compensation (including travel and remote office-time reimbursement), flexible schedules, mentoring, and referral bonuses and support our therapists in their autonomous practice as independent contractors. 

Allied Instructional Services is a Virginia-based company, led by therapists and educators. We offer a unique partnership with school divisions to provide effective and evidence-based physical therapy services to the students we serve.

The Physical Therapist in a school setting functions as a member of a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment of impaired gross motor skills that limit a child’s ability to access their school and participate with their peers. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and treatment practices, evidence-based research, adaptations for access to the school environment, and be willing to learn the expected roles and responsibilities of a Physical Therapist practicing within the school environment.

The Physical Therapist will:

• Utilize current evidence-based practices to assess and treat a variety of students with gross motor delays and impairments.
• Comply with special education services within federal state/county procedural guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEP's for those students identified as having a disability as a related service and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide ethical and evidence-based treatment that is guided by data collection, response to treatment, and on-going analysis of gross motor skills.
• Communicate and consult with students, parents, educators, administrators, and outside agency professionals.

Experience:

• Physical Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)

Education: Masters, DPT or TDPT (Required)

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality professionals are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!

Company Description

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality professionals are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!