School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) – Part-Time | CA
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based | Part-Time
Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a flexible opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives? We are partnering with a California school district to hire a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist for a part-time position supporting students across a variety of educational settings.
Whether you prefer providing services on-site, through teletherapy, or a combination of both, this role offers the flexibility to match your professional strengths and scheduling preferences.
As a valued member of the educational team, you will help students improve mobility, coordination, balance, strength, and overall functional performance, enabling them to participate more fully in classroom activities and school routines. Working alongside teachers, families, and special education professionals, you will develop individualized therapy plans that promote student growth, independence, and success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist seeking meaningful work in a collaborative school environment while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will provide individualized physical therapy services through in-person, virtual, or hybrid service delivery models. You will evaluate students' physical abilities, develop and implement treatment plans aligned with IEP goals, and monitor progress while adjusting interventions as needed.
Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation and progress reports, collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and participating in IEP meetings to support student growth, independence, and educational success.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active California Physical Therapist license or be eligible to obtain licensure. The ability to provide services on-site, remotely, or through a hybrid schedule is required. Previous school-based experience is preferred but not required. Successful applicants will possess strong communication and collaboration skills, along with a passion for helping students improve mobility, independence, and access to learning.
Benefits
Clarifi Staffing Solutions
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“Where Passion Meets Staffing.”
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized physical therapy services to students via in-person, virtual, or hybrid models to improve mobility and functional performance. Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with IEP goals while collaborating with educators and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,517 salary observations; 3,892 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) – Part-Time | CA at Clarifi Staffing Solutions a 7.7 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. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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