Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist

10 days ago

Naugatuck, Connecticut$80/hrPart TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Aspire Living & Learning as a School-Based Physical Therapist – Part-Time, Flexible in United States. At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate students' gross motor, mobility, balance, posture, and physical functioning as related to their educational needs.

Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans as part of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Provide direct physical therapy services to students in various school environments (classroom, playground, gym, etc.

Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school nurses, and other staff to support student goals.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Certification from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), if applicable.

Experience working with children and/or in a school setting preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $124.8K - $166.4K

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Aspire Living & Learning as a School-Based Physical Therapist – Part-Time, Flexible.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyGross Motor EvaluationTreatment PlanningIEP DevelopmentStudent Mobility SupportCollaborationDocumentationStaff TrainingAdaptive Equipment RecommendationBehavior ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsPhysical Management Techniques

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist at Aspire Living & Learning a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

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: $80 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

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Gross Motor Evaluation, Treatment Planning, IEP Development, Student Mobility Support, Collaboration, Documentation, Staff Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will evaluate students' physical functioning and develop individualized treatment plans to support their educational goals. They will provide direct therapy services, collaborate with school staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options, Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match (100% match on contributions up to 2% of salary), Generous Paid Time Off, Professional Growth Opportunities, Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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