Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist (PT) - School - (PT - School)
StartDate: 8/12/2025
Available Shifts: 7.5 D
Pay Rate: $1545.00 - $1780.00
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a LaPlata, MD school district to hire a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the PT will conduct assessments, build and execute effective treatment plans, and educate students to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore function.
Responsibilities for this role include:
· Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students restore and maintain their physical functions.
· Screen and evaluate students referred to Physical Therapy treatment.
· Appropriately collect data, report findings.
· Diagnose movement dysfunction and create personalized treatment plans to help patients reduce pain, improve movement, and restore function.
· Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.
· Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards.
· Participate on a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student treatment.
School Physical Therapy (PT) assignments are typically 9 months in length but can vary from 4 to 26 weeks (about 6 months) depending on the contract. School PT assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:
· W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage
· Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
· Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
· Clinical Support
· License Reimbursement Wherever You Work
· Free Continuing Education
· Housing Assistance and Travel Reimbursement
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping schools provide quality support that continually evolves to make education more personalized, more effective, and more accessible for all students.
· Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, School
· Graduate from an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
· Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
· Active Physical Therapy (PT) license in MD
· Clear, articulate communication skills
· Ability to explain results to a varied audience
· Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
· Completion of a criminal record and background check
Facility Location
Residential La Plata, MD, a town of about 9,000, can be found approximately 30 miles southeast of the nation’s capital, offering easy access to all of D.C.’s world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, and nightlife. This family-friendly community also offers free outdoor concerts in the summer and a popular farmers market.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
Pay quotes are an estimate of gross weekly pay, including non-taxable reimbursements, based on available information and subject to confirmation.
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