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Thera Peds
Wethersfield, Connecticut

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$56.5-$71.75/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with 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 Wethersfield, CT

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 2 days/week
  • October 2026 through May 2027
  • Pre School through Elementary population
  • 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
  • $56.50– $71.75 +/hour

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

Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.

Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.

  • Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
  • 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 Wethersfield, CT. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Connecticut 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 support student progress.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyIEP developmentAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningStandardized testingTechnology proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (163 salary observations; 820 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,237 salary observations; 53,813 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 Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 25 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Wethersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k
Typical market rent
$2,276/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
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401K
Professional Development
Guaranteed Hours
Bi-monthly Salary Deposits