School Physical Therapist - $49-54 per hour

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: Columbia, SC; onsite in a school setting.

Schedule

School day schedule. PRN/as needed, 2 hours/month. Contract length: school year.

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
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of SC
• Valid SC driver's license
• Pediatric experience preferred
• A passion for working with children
• The ability to "connect" with staff, children, and parents
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creative and flexible
• Access to personal transportation

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
• 401(k) Savings Plan participation available for employees 21+
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location

About RCM HealthCare Services

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 professionals are 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. We are committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.