School-Based Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$60-$68/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
Job Description
Charm City Therapy is dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric therapy services in school and clinic settings. We prioritize matching skilled therapists with schools to support the individual needs of students and help them reach their full potential.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our school-based team in Annandale, VA. In this role, you will provide individualized physical therapy services to students in a supportive and collaborative school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, and implement physical therapy services for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other therapy staff to support student progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with school and state requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
- Current Virginia state licensure in Physical Therapy.
- Experience working with pediatric populations preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Flexible part-time schedule to support work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Job Type: Part-time
Benefits
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 37% have no call, 39% require no weekends.
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Charm City Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 9 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Physical Therapist at Charm City Therapy a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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