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Charm City Therapy
United States

School-Based Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-time

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.

Posted 5mo ago

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

Pediatric Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningIEP ParticipationClinical DocumentationOrganization

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

7
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
4%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Annandale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k
Typical market rent
$2,494/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Charm City Therapy

Medical Practices
Owings Mills, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunity For Advancement
Vision Insurance
Continuing Education Credits
Flexible Schedule
Referral Program