iDEAL Hire is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Bunnell, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based Pediatric Rehabilitation
iDEAL HIRE is hiring a new Physical Therapist (PT) for our client, a leading provider of educational and health services in the school system. This is a temporary contract role, working in Bunnell, FL, offering a starting pay rate of $42/hr.
Role Details
- Compensation: Starting at $42.00 per hour
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Duration: Contract (lasting as per school year needs)
- Location: Bunnell, FL 32110
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct individual physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations to assess students’ gross motor skills, mobility, and functional independence.
- Develop and implement tailored intervention plans aligned with each student’s IEP or 504 plans.
- Provide direct therapy services to students in school settings, including classrooms and therapy rooms.
- Monitor student progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, therapists, and school staff to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute to educational planning and goal setting.
- Train school staff and caregivers on therapy techniques, adaptive equipment, mobility aids, and safe transfer practices.
- Travel between multiple school sites within the district to serve students effectively.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, sessions, and progress notes.
- Support professional development initiatives related to pediatric and school-based therapy.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned to support student success and program goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
- Valid Florida Physical Therapy licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Experience in pediatric or school-based therapy settings preferred.
- Knowledge of child development, gross motor functions, adaptive equipment, and mobility aids.
- Familiarity with educational laws and regulations such as IDEA, 504 Plans, and IEP processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and students.
- Organizational skills to manage documentation, caseloads, and multiple school environments.
- Flexibility to travel between school sites and adapt to varying settings.
- Physical stamina for lifting, transferring, and positioning children and equipment.
Apply Now!!! If you are passionate about improving the lives of children through skilled physical therapy and want to work in a dynamic educational environment, click Apply today. Our team will review your application and contact you to discuss the next steps.
About iDEAL Hire
iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:
- Dedicated Recruiter
- Dedicated Compliance Member
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Bonus
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Monitoring Credentials
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits