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Christopher Columbus Charter School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Part-time School Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Part-Time Physical Therapist (K–8 School)

Christopher Columbus Charter School is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide school-based physical therapy services to students in grades K–8. The Physical Therapist will evaluate students, develop and implement individualized therapy plans, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success in the educational environment.

Qualifications

  • Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Educational Specialist certification as a School Physical Therapist (or eligibility to obtain certification).
  • Experience working with school-aged children, preferably in a K–8 setting.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. We offer a collaborative, student-centered environment dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

How to Apply

  • You will be required to upload the following in order to be considered for the position:
  • 1- Copy of your PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34)
  • 2 - Copy of your DPW Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
  • 3 - Copy of your FBI Clearance Fingerprinting with the UEID # (Act 114)
  • 4 - Completion of a Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168)
  • (a direct email will be sent from ACT168.net to your designated email address)
  • 5 - Completion of PDE Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification (Act 24)
  • 6 - Copy of high school and/or college transcripts
  • 7 - Three letters of professional reference
  • 8 - Completion of a PA School Health Record
  • 9 - Completion of Mandated Reporter Abuse Training (Act 126)
  • 10 - Completion of Professional Ethics Training

Christopher Columbus Charter School is an AA/EOE committed to the development of an inclusive, multicultural community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate K-8 students and implement individualized therapy plans to support their educational success. They will also participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers, families, and other service providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student EvaluationIEP Development

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (440 salary observations; 2,238 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time School Physical Therapist at Christopher Columbus Charter School a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution47 jobs · 34 employers

24
<$105k
10
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

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$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 45 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 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Christopher Columbus Charter School

Education Management
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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