School Physical Therapist
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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.
#S-NymanBD
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
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (268 salary observations; 1,357 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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 South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina 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 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,195 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Living in Greenville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $314k
- Typical market rent
- $1,572/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.5%
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.