School-Based Physical Therapist - $51-52 per hour Job at Cross Country Education, La Plata, MD

  • Cross Country Education
  • La Plata, MD

Job Description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapist for a local contract job in La Plata, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Physical Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: 41 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Make an impact where it matters most—from navigating the classroom to building everyday independence! Cross Country Education is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in La Plata, MD, to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students’ mobility, independence, and success.
Position Overview
Conduct formal and informal assessments for Pre-K–12 students, focusing on gross motor development, functional mobility, adaptive skills, and activities of daily living.
Create and implement therapy goals and services through IEP/IFSP processes, including recommendations for therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment.
Partner with educators, families, related-service providers, medical professionals, and community partners to support students’ participation, mobility, independence, and access to learning.
Complete therapy documentation, evaluations, progress reports, and Medicaid billing while meeting regulatory and service timelines.
Qualifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
Current Maryland Physical Therapist license issued by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy
Experience with school-based evaluations, IEP/IFSP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and consultation with families and educational staff preferred
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent, full-time 35-hour workweek, including paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7vezme. Posted job title: School-Based Physical Therapist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Shift work

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