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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

School Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Title

School Physical Therapist

Pay Range

Depends On 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.

#S-NymanBD

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

Pediatric therapyIEP developmentTreatment planningClinical assessmentMobility trainingRehabilitationDocumentationCollaborationFitness programmingWellness programmingEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (349 salary observations; 2,447 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $90k (middle half $83k–$101k)749 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$93k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−1%)349 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania902 active21,245 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,474 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,535 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Nyman Associates

Education Administration Programs
Fort Washington, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee (W2)
Sick Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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