Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based therapy services for a local school district in the 19141 area of Philly.
This is a part-time opportunity (1–2 days per week) with flexibility and the potential to expand into a more full-time caseload if interested.Perks & Support• Competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing
• Flexible 1099 Independent Contractor structure
• Consistent on-site and off-site mentorship from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders
• School-Based Academy designed to support new school-based therapists and promote confidence and success
• Access to a Lending Library of evaluation tools and assessments
• Dedicated Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website with resources, programming support, and collaboration tools
• Strong focus on caseload stability, innovation, and professional growth
What You’ll Do• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate standardized and informal tools
• Provide individualized and/or group physical therapy services aligned with IEP goals
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and update IEPs
• Monitor student progress and determine readiness for dismissal from services
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom-based implementation strategies
• Partner with families to support carryover of therapy goals
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and required records in compliance with federal, state, and school regulations
• Support compliance with IDEA and other applicable guidelines and policies
• Stay current with best practices, research, and evolving trends in physical therapy
Why Join Kelly Pediatric Therapy?Kelly Pediatric Therapy is backed by the powerhouse of Kelly and is a nationwide leader in pediatric therapy and related services. We are committed to quality treatment, clinician support, and provider retention. Our mission is to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services that help students access their full educational potential.
Qualifications• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Required Child Abuse, Federal, and State clearances
• Pediatric and/or school-based experience preferred (support and mentorship available for those new to school settings)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?
Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.
About Kelly
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