About this opportunity
Cross Country Education lists this Local Contract Physical Therapist - $50 per hour opportunity in tavares, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Tavares, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: 41 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Local Contract
Make a lasting impact beyond the therapy room to help students thrive! Join Cross Country Education as a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist supporting K–12 students in reaching their mobility, functional, and educational goals in Tavares, FL.
Position Overview
Provide physical therapy services to K–12 students, including assessment, treatment, and development of individualized therapy goals.
Implement therapeutic interventions to support students’ mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
Collaborate with educators, school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs and educational goals.
Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and required compliance records.
Qualifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) License
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Completion of a criminal record and background check
Experience working with pediatric or school-aged children preferred
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $50.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
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 35-hour workweek with a school-based schedule and 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 #a2m98f7488jn. Posted job title: K-12 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.
nWe 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.
Worksite address
tavares, FL, 32778, US
Who can apply
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