Nashville - Physical Therapist

About the role

WHY THRIVE THERAPIES partners with districts that value physical therapy as integral to educational access. You'll work in environments where your expertise in gross motor development, mobility, and functional capacity is sought at the IEP level and embedded throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate gross motor function, recommend adaptive equipment, write IEP goals, and collaborate with interdisciplinary school teams
• Develop individualized PT IEP goals targeting functional mobility, gross motor skill development, and physical participation in educational activities
• Deliver direct individual therapy sessions using evidence-based PT approaches including NDT, motor learning principles, gait training, and strengthening programs
• Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment — including wheelchairs, walkers, orthotics, and positioning devices — and train students, staff, and families in their proper use
• Collaborate with school facilities and administration on accessibility modifications when indicated by student need
• Contribute to RTI/MTSS by providing universal gross motor screening and physical access consultation

Qualifications

• DPT or MPT from an accredited physical therapy program
• NPTE board exam passage; active state PT license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and the educational model of PT
• 1+ years of school-based PT experience
• Experience with NDT, motor learning theory, or pediatric PT specialty frameworks
• Experience serving students with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or acquired motor disabilities