Remote School-based Physical Therapist - Henderson, Nevada

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.

• 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.