Local Contract Physical Therapist - $70 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

RCM Health Care is looking for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) to provide services to 1 student who resides in zip code 19380.  Services will need to be in the home.  We are looking for someone to start right away, providing 30 min sessions, 1 time per week + 30 minute consults monthly, during the school year. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIATES WHO CAN SEE STUDENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL. 

School Based PT Services
Student - 5th grade life skills
Location - West Chester, PA 19380 (in home)
Hours: IN PERSON, 60 minute session 1 x per week + 30 minute consults per month + indirect/documentation time paid + round trip mileage

Position Summary 
As a Physical Therapist you will provide in-person PT services to 1 student in their home in West Chester, PA.  You will provide specialized evaluations, direct therapy services, and consultation to support students with significant physical, neurological, and multiple disabilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary educational teams to develop and implement individualized services that promote student access to the educational environment and support participation in school-based activities. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities—join our network and be supported every step of the way.
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Responsibilities 
# Schedule / Shift
- Shift details: School-based; services within the home
- Hours per week: 1 -60 minute sessions + 30 min consult per month + indirect time + round trip mileage 
- Contract length (if applicable): School-year assignment
# Key Duties:

• Conduct educationally relevant physical therapy evaluations to identify barriers impacting student access to the school environment and curriculum.
• Develop measurable IEP goals and provide direct physical therapy services focused on functional mobility, positioning, and participation in educational activities.
• Assess, fit, and train staff on adaptive equipment including wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, and specialized seating systems.
• Consult with teachers, paraprofessionals, and families regarding safe transfers, positioning, mobility, and classroom accommodations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, service logs, progress reports, and re-evaluations in compliance with IDEA and Pennsylvania state regulations.

Requirements
Education

• Required: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License.
• Additional Certifications: Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

Skills

• Knowledge of IDEA regulations, IEP development, and school-based documentation requirements.
• Experience working with pediatric students with severe physical, neurological, and multiple disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary educational teams.
• Experience with adaptive equipment, positioning, mobility training, and safe transfer techniques.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation

RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #334661. Posted job title: HOMECARE/IN PERSON: Physical Therapist (PT), Chester County

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