School-Based Physical Therapist - $55-60 per hour
Specialty: Physical Therapist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 08/05/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week
About the role
School-based physical therapists help students improve mobility and physical function so they can fully participate in the classroom and throughout the school environment. As related service providers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they collaborate with educational teams to develop and implement therapy goals that support each student's access to and success in the general education curriculum.
Compensation Range: $49-54/hour | Location: Las Vegas/Henderson, NV | Onsite – School Setting
Responsibilities
- Interpret physician orders related to professional area of responsibility
- Assess gross motor skills and therapeutic equipment needs of students
- Develop, implement, monitor, and modify treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment of student as appropriate
- Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid and treatment forms/reports
- Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards
- Train Paraprofessionals/PTAs on various student plans
- Regular and predictable attendance
Schedule / Shift: School Day Schedule | Hours per week: 15 hours per month | Contract length: School Year
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist – State of NV
- NV Driver’s License
- Pediatric/school experience preferred
- Access to personal transportation
Skills
- A passion for working with children
- The ability to "connect" with staff, children, and parents
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Creative and flexible
Benefits
- 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
- Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location.
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 the first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.