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- $65 – $75
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- Contract
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- Healthcare
- Education
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Description
Physical Therapist | NJ Licensed | School Based | Livingston, NJ
Some students cannot get to their education without someone first helping them get to their classroom. Mobility is not just a physical challenge for these students. It is the difference between participation and exclusion.
This role is for the Physical Therapist who understands that and brings their full skill set to a school setting every day.
A school in Livingston, New Jersey is looking for a Physical Therapist for a maternity leave contract running from September 8, 2026 through February 2027. You will work with high school students with physical disabilities in a school based setting, helping them access their education and build functional independence.
What you get:
- $65 to $75 an hour
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- A long term contract with a defined timeline
- A school led by a principal known for supporting their staff
- 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday
What you will be doing:
- Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations covering gross motor skills, mobility, strength, balance, coordination and functional performance
- Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with students' IEP goals
- Providing direct and consultative PT services in individual and small group settings
- Collaborating with teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and other multidisciplinary team members
- Recommending and monitoring adaptive equipment, mobility devices and seating systems
- Educating school staff and families on therapeutic strategies and positioning techniques
- Maintaining documentation in compliance with IDEA, state regulations and district policies
What you need to bring:
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license
- Experience working with students with physical disabilities, neurological disorders or developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of special education law, IDEA and IEP development
- School based pediatric experience preferred
- Ability to assist students with transfers, positioning, lifting and mobility
This is a maternity leave contract from September 8, 2026 through February 2027. Six hours a day, five days a week in Livingston, New Jersey.
