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Thera Peds
Greenwood Village, Colorado

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 23m ago · Verified live

Job description

About Us
TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.
Job Description and Responsibilities
This is a part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in Greenwood Village, CO.
The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
Part-time school schedule 1-2 days per week
September 2026- May 2027
Elementary through High School grades
Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA
Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
In-person, on campus
Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
Manageable caseloads
$65.00– $75.00+/hour (based on experience and employment arrangement)
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
State License as Physical Therapist
National License: APTA (Preferred)
Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
Experience working with children
Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
Organizational and time management skills
Proficient in use of technology
Fingerprint background clearance
Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits
This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor
Summary
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Greenwood Village, CO. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Colorado school PT positions, or part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services to PreK-12 students, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyIEP developmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationAssessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (360 salary observations; 555 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision benefits (W-2)
401K (W-2)
Health benefit stipend (1099)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits