Jackson Tennessee - Physical Therapist in Jackson, Tennessee at Thrive Therapies Group

Physical Therapist (PT) | School-Based

Help students move, participate, and thrive, with a team behind you.

Thrive Therapies Group is looking for Physical Therapists to join our growing team and support K-12 students.

Thrive is on a mission to revolutionize the care of children with disabilities. We provide results-driven services and intelligent tools to support children's development, well-being, and health.

We believe great outcomes start with connection. At Thrive, you'll have the resources, collaboration, technology, and clinical support to focus on what matters most, helping students build mobility, independence, and greater access to their school environment.

Why PTs Choose Thrive

Make an Impact
Help students improve functional mobility, gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and physical participation throughout the school day.

School-Based by Design
Your expertise directly supports students' ability to access classrooms, activities, peers, and the broader school environment.

A Team Behind You
Collaborate with educators, families, OTs, SLPs, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and special education teams as part of an integrated, student-centered approach.

Technology That Supports Your Work
Thrive provides AI-supported documentation tools to help streamline service logs and progress notes.

Make a Difference Beyond the Therapy Session
Help identify adaptive equipment, positioning supports, mobility strategies, and environmental accommodations that increase student independence and access.

What You'll Do

• Conduct school-based PT evaluations and re-evaluations
• Develop individualized, functional IEP goals
• Provide direct physical therapy services
• Support gross motor development, mobility, gait, balance, and coordination
• Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment and positioning supports
• Consult with teachers and staff on physical access, mobility, and safe transfer strategies
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams
• Maintain accurate service documentation and progress notes

What You'll Bring

• DPT or MPT from an accredited physical therapy program
• NPTE board exam passage
• Active state PT license, or documented initiation of licensure transfer
• Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of physical therapy
• School-based experience, pediatric PT training, and experience with adaptive equipment are preferred

Come Thrive With Us

If you're looking for a school-based PT opportunity where you can help students become more independent, collaborate with a strong team, and have the resources to do your best work, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and let's start the conversation.