Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist

Aspire Living & Learning

2 months ago

Naugatuck, Connecticut$60-80 per hourPart TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Aspire Living & Learning seeks a Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The PT provides therapy services to students with disabilities to support mobility and independence in school.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate students' gross motor and physical functioning.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide direct therapy in classrooms, playgrounds, gyms.
Collaborate with educators and related service providers.
Participate in IEP meetings and maintain documentation.
Train school staff on mobility and positioning techniques.
Recommend adaptive equipment.
Monitor and document progress.
Ensure compliance with school policies and regulations.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Current state license.
Certification from Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy if applicable.
Experience with children or school settings preferred.
Knowledge of IDEA and educational relevance of PT services.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly pay: $60-$80 per hour.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA).
Lifestyle Spending Accounts.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off including sick, personal, vacation, and holidays.
Professional growth opportunities.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, EAP, and telehealth services.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule.
10-12 hours per month at Naugatuck Academy or 20 hours per month across Naugatuck and Trumbull Academies.
No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements mentioned.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist at Aspire Living & Learning a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Aspire Living & Learning is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Aspire Living & Learning lists compensation for this psychologist position at $125k to $166k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $166400 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($125k–$166k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA), Lifestyle Spending Accounts, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match (100% match up to 2%), Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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