Remote School-based Physical Therapist - Las Vegas, Nevada

Job Title: Remote School-based Physical Therapist (Nevada)
Location: Remote (State of Nevada)

The Nevada school district is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Remote School Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will support students across multiple school sitesranging from preschool through high schoolby delivering high-quality physical therapy services remotely. Youll work closely with educators, families, and related service providers to help students achieve meaningful functional gains in their educational environments.

• Assessment & Program Development

• Conduct virtual physical therapy assessments for students with disabilities, identifying strengths, challenges, and goals.

• Design and update individualized physical therapy programs in alignment with students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans under Nevada state and federal regulations.

• Service Delivery

• Provide telehealth sessions (both one-on-one and group formats) to students, leveraging tools such as video conferencing, annotated PDFs, interactive whiteboards, and gamified therapy activities.

• Deliver consultative support for teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents, offering strategies for movement, posture, accessibility, and adaptive PE modifications.

• Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Regularly track and document student progress toward physical goals.

• Prepare and present updates for IEP/504 meetings, including eligibility reviews, progress reports, and annual goals.

• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic documentation in accordance with district policies.

• Collaborative Engagement

• Join virtual IEP/504 and team meetings.

• Coordinate with classroom teachers, special educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other support staff to ensure an integrated approach.

• Build strong relationships with parents/guardians to align homeschool physical activity strategies.

• Compliance & Professional Practice

• Adhere to Nevadas licensure rules for physical therapists and telehealth service provision in educational settings.

• Uphold HIPAA, FERPA, and state regulations related to teletherapy in schools.

  Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Nevada (or ability to obtain one).

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

• Eligibility to provide telehealth PCP services in school settings (must meet Nevada telehealth standards).

• Experience in pediatric physical therapy, especially in educational or school-based environments.

• Strong competency in telehealth platforms (Zoom, Teams, or educational software), and ability to create digital resources like exercise videos and visual guides.

• Previous experience delivering remote or telehealth therapy.

• Additional certifications (e.g., Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopmental Treatment - NDT, Aquatic PT).

• Skills in technological adaptation of therapy materials.

• Effective written and verbal communication, with a strong capacity to build rapport through virtual formats.

• Flexible, remote schedule aligned to school calendar (approx. 910 months/year)

• Full?time or part?time options available.

• Hourly compensation commensurate with credentials and experience.