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Chicago, Illinois · Remote OK

Virtual PT (Physical Therapist) K-12 Schools

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • $40-$65+ hourly rate; based on experience, rates are negotiable and subject to change.
  • Fully Remote, 1099 Contract Opportunity
  • Assignments Available for the 2026-27 School Year

About Fullmind

Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students. As a Fullmind educator, you'll deliver virtual instruction and guide students to course completion. Learn more here.

The Role

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position following the school district's calendar. Immediate start dates depend on available placements once you've completed the application process.

As a Fullmind Physical Therapist, you will:

  • Promote creativity and excitement in the virtual learning environment
  • Create strategies to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships
  • Evaluate levels of gross motor function, mobility, strength, balance, and functional skills
  • Develop and execute treatment plans that address specific student needs
  • Document sessions and record data on progress towards IEP goals
  • Meet with personnel at the school or district to transmit information about student progress
  • Must hold an active state physical therapy license.
  • Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
  • Reliable, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform experience; strong tech setup (webcam, headset, stable internet, private workspace).
  • Comfort collaborating remotely with classroom teachers, case managers, and families
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • This is a contract position and does not include benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate student gross motor function and develop treatment plans to address specific needs within a virtual environment. They are responsible for documenting progress toward IEP goals and collaborating with school personnel and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active state physical therapy license and have successfully completed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Proficiency with HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platforms and a strong technical setup are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Gross motor function evaluationTreatment planningIEP goal trackingStudent engagementHIPAA complianceRemote collaborationData documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 46% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Fullmind holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 12 active listings.

How many Physical Therapy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$135kPhysical Therapy median $164k (middle half $135k–$166k)136 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Fullmindsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index12 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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