Physical Therapist - School Setting in Tavares, FL

Tavares, FL
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Step into a pivotal role supporting K-12 students as an on-site Physical Therapist for the upcoming school year in the Tavares, FL area. This full-time contract position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated therapy team, including another PT and PTA, to provide both direct and indirect services to a diverse caseload of approximately 94 students (with assignments divided among the team). You will typically serve two or three schools daily from a group of 35, working with children ranging from Pre-K to high school.

Key Qualifications:

  • Active Professional Florida Physical Therapist license required
  • Previous school-based experience strongly preferred, but not mandatory
  • Ability to provide services to K-12 students, including some Pre-K
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
  • Flexibility to serve multiple campuses and collaborate with occupational therapy and support staff
  • Adept at balancing direct therapy and related service documentation
  • Responsibilities:

  • Deliver evidence-based physical therapy services in accordance with student IEPs and school policies
  • Travel between assigned schools to meet student needs (itinerant schedule)
  • Participate in assessments, evaluations, and interdisciplinary collaboration as needed
  • Support student mobility, function, and access to educational environments
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation and participate in indirect services
  • Engage in district onboarding, which includes a two-part credentialing process resulting in badge issuance
  • Take advantage of an engaging academic calendar (August 3, 2026 – May 28, 2027) and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 am–4:00 pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch).

    School districts will be actively interviewing candidates beginning 7/21—demonstrate your commitment to student success in a dynamic educational setting. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of students, apply today and start the credentialing process to secure your placement for the school year ahead!

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