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Wilmington, Delaware

School Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

School Physical Therapist

Pay Range

Based upon experience.

Job Description

Whether you're a seasoned Physical Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate DPT eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or a PT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.

Nyman Associates is a trusted educational services provider specializing in school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving students and communities across a growing multi-state footprint for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate PTs who are excited to support students in developing the skills for academic success and everyday independence.

Why join Nyman?

  • As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
  • A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability

Support from dedicated PT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.

Consistent support and professional development opportunities

Position Summary

As a school physical therapist, you’ll support students with disabilities or injuries by assessing their physical abilities and providing interventions that promote participation and success in school activities.

Responsibilities include

Providing specialized services to students with disabilities or injuries that impact participation in educational activities

  • Assessing students' physical abilities to support access and engagement
  • Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with educational goals
  • Implementing interventions to improve motion, mobility, and school participation
  • Conducting assessments
  • Managing adaptations and equipment
  • Using best practices to enhance students’ physical functioning
  • Developing IEP goals and objectives
  • Creating fitness and wellness programs tailored to students needs
  • Delivering quality, personalized, and evidence-based therapy
  • Consulting and collaborating with school team members
  • Documenting therapy sessions and monitoring progress

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or eligibility for certification
  • State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist

Benefits

  • Employee (W2)
  • Sick time
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided
  • Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:

Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths

  • Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
  • Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
  • Mentorship for new school-based PTs
  • Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess students' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to support their participation in educational activities. Responsibilities include implementing interventions, managing equipment, and collaborating with school team members to monitor student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Student assessmentTreatment planningIEP developmentMobility trainingClinical documentationCollaborationEvidence-based practiceFitness programmingWellness programmingEquipment adaptation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Physical Therapist at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Physical Therapy

  • On-site

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,786/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sick time
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Life insurance
Referral bonuses
Assessment and therapy materials provided
Professional development opportunities
Mentorship for new school-based PTs