Licensed Physical Therapist
Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Yelm, Washington
Location: Yelm, WA
Setting: School-Based
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
School Year: 2026–2027
Start Date: ASAP / Fall 2026
Pay: Competitive Compensation
Make an Impact Where It Matters
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join a supportive school-based team in Yelm, Washington for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pediatric PT or a motivated clinician looking to transition into school-based therapy. You'll work alongside educators, special education professionals, families, and other related-service providers to help students improve mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and functional independence.
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to students in a school setting
Evaluate students and identify functional/mobility needs
Develop and implement individualized therapy plans
Provide direct and consultative PT services
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation
Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
Collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff
Recommend appropriate mobility, positioning, and adaptive strategies
Help students access and participate more fully in their educational environment
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher from an APTA-accredited physical therapy program
Current Washington State Physical Therapist license
Eligible for Washington school-based ESA certification
Pediatric or school-based experience preferred
Strong communication and documentation skills
New graduates may be considered
Washington Requirements
Washington requires school physical therapists to hold a Washington Department of Health PT license. School-based PTs also require an Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate when providing services under an IEP.
For Washington PT licensure, applicants must graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Washington also provides endorsement and PT Compact pathways for qualifying out-of-state clinicians.
Why Yelm?
