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Washington, District of Columbia

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$100-$110/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – SCHOOL-BASED | $100–$110/HOUR | WASHINGTON, DC

Looking for a high-paying PT opportunity with flexibility? Earn $100–$110/hour providing school-based therapy to pediatric students in Washington, DC. Choose from available caseloads and schedules while doing meaningful work that helps children thrive.

Current Opportunities

20002

  • 2–3 cases on Mondays and Thursdays
  • Approximately 12:45 PM–1:30 PM

20020

  • 2 cases
  • 4+ weeks of make-up hours available
  • Meetings and evaluations

20012

  • 6 cases
  • 4+ weeks of make-up hours available
  • Meetings and evaluations

*School locations will be within the zip codes listed above at schools where we currently have contracts.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
  • Stable school-based caseload opportunities
  • Career growth through our clinical ladder
  • Supportive leadership and ongoing clinical training
  • Professional liability insurance provided
  • Opportunity to participate in international mission trips
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children

What We're Looking For

  • Current Physical Therapist (PT) license
  • 1+ year of pediatric therapy experience
  • Someone who enjoys working with children
  • A collaborative therapist who enjoys partnering with families and school teams

Make a Difference Where It Matters MOST

If you’re looking for a high-paying, flexible school-based PT opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide school-based physical therapy services to pediatric students across various locations in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, attending meetings, and performing make-up hours as required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist (PT) license and possess at least one year of pediatric therapy experience. The role requires a collaborative professional who is comfortable working with children, families, and school teams.

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationCollaborationCommunicationTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $199k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$229kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $68k–$109k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$199k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in District of Columbia20 active21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Cole Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 25 employers
19
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$140k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
49%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Stable school-based caseload opportunities
Career growth through clinical ladder
Supportive leadership and ongoing clinical training
Professional liability insurance provided
Opportunity to participate in international mission trips

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.