Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$100-$110/hr
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $208k–$229k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $68k–$109k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$199k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in District of Columbia | 20 active | 21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 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 |
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.
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