Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — School-Based IEP Role, Eldon/Jeferson City Area, $55/hr

Job ID: BD-1299C-01

We’re looking for a Physical Therapist to join a school-based team serving students with significant disabilities at a school facility in Eldon, Missouri. You’ll deliver therapy aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), using an integrated, classroom-based approach. This is a contract role through July 31, 2026, with a schedule that follows school hours.

Quick facts

• Profession: Allied Health — Physical Therapist (PT)
• Location: Eldon, Missouri
• Facility: School setting
• Type: Contract (through 7/31/2026)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (school hours; additional scheduling as mutually agreed)
• Service delivery: On-site and/or teletherapy per school requirements
• Pay: $55/hour

What we’re looking for

• Active Missouri PT license in good standing.
• Experience working with students ages 5–21, especially those with severe disabilities, is preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated therapy approaches, IEPs, and IDEA regulations.
• Ability to pass the Family Care Safety Registry screening and FBI fingerprint background check.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills for working in a multidisciplinary school team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct PT services to students according to their IEPs.
• Use an integrated, classroom-based approach to implement therapy.
• Consult with teachers and school staff to support student progress toward IEP goals.
• Review student records and IEPs to ensure services are appropriate and compliant.
• Coordinate schedules and services with teachers, administrators, and other team members.
• Document all therapy sessions, including details, duration, and required data entry in designated systems.
• Assist with IEP-related documentation (present levels, progress updates) when requested.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and consultations as required by the school.
• Offer additional supports as needed—staff training, material development, IEP meeting participation.
• Help maintain continuity of services during absences or staffing changes.
• Protect student confidentiality and comply with mandated reporting, conduct, and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If you enjoy working in schools and want to make a direct impact on students’ functional outcomes within the classroom, this role offers a collaborative environment and predictable school-year hours.