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Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Physical Therapist

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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.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities
  • This is a part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in Rocky Hill, CT

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 (12 hours/week)
  • October 2026 through May/June 2027
  • Two days/week
  • PreK – 3 grades
  • Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • In person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads

Rate

  • 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 (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 Rocky Hill, CT. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Connecticut school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students in a school setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to support student progress and educational goals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyIEP developmentCommunication skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationAssessment techniquesTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (69 salary observations; 201 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 15,589 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Rocky Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$1,919/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits