Bremerton, WA - Physical Therapist in Bremerton, Washington at Thrive Therapies Group

Bremerton, WA - Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT) - School-Based

Location: Washington

Job Type: Full-time, W-2

Schedule: 10-month school-year contract

Pay: $103,000-$118,000 per year

Help K-12 students improve mobility, independence, and participation at school.

About Thrive Therapies Group

Thrive Therapies Group is hiring Physical Therapists (PTs) to support K-12 students in school-based settings across Washington. In this role, you will help students build the mobility and functional skills they need for safer movement, better access, and greater participation throughout the school day.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who values student-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to make an impact beyond direct therapy sessions.

What You'll Do

- Conduct school-based physical therapy evaluations and reevaluations

- Develop individualized, functional IEP goals

- Provide direct physical therapy services to K-12 students

- Support student needs related to gross motor development, mobility, gait, balance, and coordination

- Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment and positioning supports

- Consult with teachers and school staff on physical access, mobility, and safe transfer strategies

- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams

- Maintain accurate service documentation, progress notes, and related records

Qualifications

- DPT or MPT from an accredited physical therapy program

- NPTE board exam passage required- Active Washington PT license, or documented initiation of licensure transfer

- Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of physical therapy

- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Preferred Experience

- School-based physical therapy experience

- Pediatric physical therapy training

- Experience with adaptive equipment- Experience supporting K-12 students

- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in educational settings

Why Join Thrive Therapies Group

Make an Impact

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

Collaborative Team

Work closely with educators, families, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and special education teams.

Technology Support

Use AI-supported documentation tools designed to help streamline service logs and progress notes.

Extend Your Impact Beyond Therapy

Help identify adaptive equipment, positioning supports, mobility strategies, and environmental accommodations that increase student independence and access.

Apply Today

If you are a Physical Therapist looking for a full-time school-based opportunity in Washington, we encourage you to apply.