Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$60-$90 Hourly
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
School Physical Therapist
Spectrum Support Services, LLC, New Jersey
Job Title-Physical Therapist
Work Location: Union County, NJ
Position Details
- In-Person Position
- Part -Time Position
- Long Term Replacement-August 2026-December 2026
- Monday-Friday 9am-1pm OR Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-3pm
- Pay Range: $60-$90 Hourly
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in supporting students with developmental disabilities.
In this role, you will evaluate students' physical and motor needs, develop individualized therapy plans, and provide services that promote mobility, independence, and participation in the educational environment.
Working collaboratively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary team members, you will help students achieve their educational and functional goals while fostering their overall growth and success.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school setting with individuals that have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join Our Team
Spectrum Support Services supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by partnering with organizations that provides care for individuals that need it the most.
We partnered with an elementary school in Union County, NJ to provide Physical Therapy as per Individualized Educational Program for students and to support the student’s total program.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain and safeguard each family/student’s right to privacy, respect and confidentiality.
- Perform assessments and reports as requested.
- Implement Physical Therapy Goals and objectives as written in the IEP.
- Prepare daily notes, quarterly progress reports, and summaries and all other required documentation.
- Provide updates, assessments and reports as required.
- Attend meetings to provide updates, reports, etc.
Qualifications
- NJ Department of Education Certification as a School Physical Therapist
- NJ License as Physical Therapist
- Experience in providing physical therapy to persons with developmental disabilities
Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of background checks, fingerprinting, and drug screening.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and able to assist in a two-person lift of a child and/or adult. Must be able to do frequent bending, kneeling and sitting. Must be able to stand for multiple hours at a time.
Why Spectrum Support Services?
At Spectrum, our employees make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we support. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to helping others reach their fullest potential.
Join a team where your work truly matters.
Apply today and help empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live their best lives.
Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature and essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every duty, responsibility, or qualification. Duties may change at any time based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the job’s essential functions. Employment is at will where permitted by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate students with developmental disabilities to develop and implement individualized therapy plans. Provide services that promote mobility and independence while collaborating with teachers and families to meet educational goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Spectrum Support Services a 7.2 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 no weekend requirements.
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