Physical Therapist
Job Description
About Us
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.
Requirements
Job Description and Responsibilities
This is a part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in New Brunswick, NJ.
The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
- Part-time school-based opportunity with 21+ hours per week
- Flexible three-day work schedule during the 2026–2027 school year
- Serving students across PreK through 12th grade
- Provide occupational therapy services including direct treatment, consultations, evaluations, and ongoing case management
- Support student outcomes through collaboration with educators, families, and related service providers
- Provide supervision and guidance to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as part of service delivery and team collaboration
- Guaranteed paid hours that include direct services, documentation, planning, meetings, and administrative responsibilities
- In-person, on-site position within a supportive school environment
- Maintain a balanced caseload while delivering high-quality student services
- Receive ongoing collaboration and support from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds team
- Competitive compensation of $65–$80+ per hour, with estimated weekly earnings of $1,365–$1,680+
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
- State License as Physical Therapist
- National License: APTA (Preferred)
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- Experience working with children
- Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.
- Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.
- Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in use of technology
- Fingerprint background clearance
- Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
Benefits
Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
- Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
- Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
- Guaranteed hours
- Bi-monthly salary deposits
- This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor
Summary
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in New Brunswick, NJ. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, New Jersey school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.
Full job description available on the employer's site.