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School-Based Physical Therapist (PT)
Elementary, Middle & High School Caseloads
Location: Amherst, NH
Schedule: Flexible Scheduling Available | Per Diem or Part-Time Opportunities
Help Students Reach Their Full Potential Through Movement and Mobility
Discover a rewarding career path where your therapy skills help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. As a School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) with Interim HealthCare, you’ll work with elementary, middle, and high school students to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence in an educational setting where your care directly impacts student success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated PT seeking flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one interactions while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs.
Our School-Based Physical Therapists Enjoy Excellent Benefits
- Per diem and part-time opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- 1:1 therapist-to-student interactions where you make a meaningful impact
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Online training, continuing education, and CEU opportunities
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Weekly pay
- Employee referral bonus program
As a School-Based Physical Therapist, Here’s What You’ll Do
- Provide physical therapy services to elementary, middle, and high school students with mobility, strength, coordination, and functional challenges
- Conduct evaluations and assessments to develop individualized therapy plans and student goals
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support student success
- Assist students with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, positioning, balance, and functional movement activities
- Monitor student progress and modify treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with school and regulatory guidelines
- Educate families and school personnel on therapy goals, adaptive strategies, and safe mobility practices
- Foster a supportive and positive environment that encourages student participation and independence
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in the State of New Hampshire
- Minimum of one (1) year of physical therapy experience preferred
- School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but not required
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach and strong clinical judgment
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a trusted provider of healthcare staffing and therapy services nationwide. Through more than 300 independently owned and operated offices, we are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities, meaningful work, and a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence.
At Interim HealthCare, we believe therapists play a vital role in helping students gain confidence, independence, and success both academically and personally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.