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Upper Darby, Pennsylvania · Hybrid

Physical Therapist (Flexible School & Early Intervention Cases – PA License Required)

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem)
  • Location: Pennsylvania (In-Person & Virtual Opportunities Available)
  • Type: Flexible Scheduling / Contract

About LETS Therapy

LETS Therapy partners with public, charter, virtual schools, and Intermediate Units (IUs) across Pennsylvania to connect highly qualified professionals with students in need of therapeutic services. We are committed to matching professionals with settings that align with their skills, interests, and availability—because the right fit matters.

Join our growing network and advance your career in school-based and early childhood therapy services.

Position Overview

We are seeking licensed Physical Therapists to support students across a variety of educational settings. Opportunities may include:

  • Early Intervention and early childhood services
  • School-age caseloads (K–12)
  • In-person and virtual service delivery
  • Full-time, part-time, or flexible/per diem assignments

Whether you’re looking for a consistent caseload or a schedule that offers greater flexibility, we have opportunities to match your availability and preferences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support student goals
  • Provide physical therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence
  • Collaborate with IEP teams, families, educators, and related service providers
  • Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sessions, progress, and reports

Qualifications

Active Pennsylvania Licensure as a Physical Therapist

  • Current and active Pennsylvania clearances (e. g., Child Abuse, Criminal Background, FBI Fingerprint, etc.)
  • Experience with pediatric and/or school-based therapy preferred
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with virtual service delivery platforms is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive, bi-weekly compensation
  • Flexible schedules and placement options
  • In-person and virtual opportunities
  • Direct deposit available
  • Referral program
  • 24/7 support from the LETS Therapy team

Make a Lasting Impact with LETS Therapy

Apply today and join a growing network of therapy professionals helping students reach their goals through accessible, high-quality services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningIEP collaborationAssessmentMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (436 salary observations; 2,202 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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 Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Lets Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 5 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Flexible School & Early Intervention Cases – PA License Required) at Lets Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 28 employers

22
<$105k
12
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.79-$73.56/hr
#2

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$70-$73/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Remote