Virtual PT (Physical Therapist) K-12 Schools
Listed compensation
$40-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$135k | Physical Therapy median $164k (middle half $135k–$166k)136 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Fullmind | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
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