Physical Therapist

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Current/Unrestricted Tennessee Department of Health (TN DOH) Physical Therapist License OR
• Active Physical Therapy Compact Privilege authorization to practice in Tennessee Required

Residency Requirements

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. 

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

The mission of Stride is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! 

The Physical Therapist (PT) Evaluator - CONTRACTOR is responsible for conducting face-to-face physical therapy evaluations and reevaluations for eligible special education students enrolled in virtual public schools within the STAGES/Stride network in Tennessee. Services are provided in accordance with federal and state special education regulations and are designed to support students' access to and participation in their educational programs.

The PT Evaluator collaborates with students, families, educators, related service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to assess physical functioning, mobility, motor development, positioning, and access to educational environments. Responsibilities include evaluations, records reviews, report writing, and participation in eligibility and IEP team meetings.

This position is evaluation-focused and does not routinely provide ongoing direct therapy services.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct face-to-face physical therapy evaluations and reevaluations.
• Review educational records, medical documentation, therapy reports, and evaluation data.
• Assess gross motor skills, functional mobility, positioning, balance, strength, endurance, and educational impact.
• Determine the need for physical therapy services, accommodations, modifications, and supports.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Present evaluation results to multidisciplinary and IEP teams.
• Participate in eligibility, annual review, reevaluation, and other meetings.
• Collaborate with families, educators, therapists, and school personnel.
• Provide consultation regarding mobility, positioning, accessibility, and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely completion of reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and school regulations.
• Maintain a professional work environment and dependable schedule.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Experience conducting pediatric evaluations and developing recommendations for students with disabilities.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in special education processes.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current, unrestricted Tennessee Department of Health (TN DOH) Physical Therapist License OR active Physical Therapy Compact Privilege authorization to practice in Tennessee required.
• Ability to maintain all required licenses, compact privileges, and credentials throughout the duration of the contract.
• Contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all state licensure, compact privileges, and credentials necessary to provide services in assigned states.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting school-based physical therapy evaluations.
• Knowledge of IDEA and special education eligibility processes.
• Strong report writing and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to explain evaluation findings to families and educational teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible evaluation schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and web-based documentation systems.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas in Tennessee.
• Ability to pass background checks.

OTHER DUTIES

• This description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.
• Contract work is at-will per state regulations.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

• We anticipate the hourly range to be $22.63 - $115.00 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires regular travel to student locations, or other approved sites to conduct face-to-face evaluations. Administrative responsibilities, documentation, records reviews, and virtual meetings may be completed from a professional home office environment. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099) supporting students in Tennessee.

Job Type

1099 Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.