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Nyman Associates
Rockville, Maryland

School Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

School Physical Therapist

Pay Range

Depends On Experience

Job Description

Whether you're a seasoned Physical Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate DPT eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or a PT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.

Nyman Associates is a trusted educational services provider specializing in school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving students and communities across a growing multi-state footprint for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate PTs who are excited to support students in developing the skills for academic success and everyday independence.

Why Join Nyman?

  • As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
  • A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability
  • Support from dedicated PT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.
  • Consistent support and professional development opportunities

Position Summary

As a school physical therapist, you’ll support students with disabilities or injuries by assessing their physical abilities and providing interventions that promote participation and success in school activities.

Responsibilities Include

Providing specialized services to students with disabilities or injuries that impact participation in educational activities

  • Assessing students' physical abilities to support access and engagement
  • Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with educational goals
  • Implementing interventions to improve motion, mobility, and school participation
  • Conducting assessments
  • Managing adaptations and equipment
  • Using best practices to enhance students’ physical functioning
  • Developing IEP goals and objectives
  • Creating fitness and wellness programs tailored to students needs
  • Delivering quality, personalized, and evidence-based therapy
  • Consulting and collaborating with school team members
  • Documenting therapy sessions and monitoring progress

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or eligibility for certification
  • State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist

Benefits

  • Employee (W2)
  • Sick time
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided
  • Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
  • Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
  • Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
  • Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities

Mentorship for New School-based PTs

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess students' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to support their participation in educational activities. Responsibilities include implementing interventions, managing equipment, and collaborating with school team members to monitor student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Student assessmentIndividualized treatment planningIEP developmentMobility trainingClinical documentationCollaborationEvidence-based practiceFitness programmingWellness programmingEquipment adaptation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Physical Therapist at Nyman Associates a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

20
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
14
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$103k-$149k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$624k
Typical market rent
$2,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Nyman Associates

Education Administration Programs
Fort Washington, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sick time
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
Life insurance
Referral bonuses
Assessment and therapy materials provided
Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
Mentorship for new school-based PTs