Physical Therapist (school-based PT)

RCM Healthcare Services • Per Hour • Columbia/South Carolina/UNITED STATES, SC, United States • 1d ago

Physical Therapist, PT (School-based)

Compensation Range: $49-54/hour

Location: Columbia, SC; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary
School-based physical therapists help students improve mobility and physical function so they can fully participate in the classroom and throughout the school environment. As related service providers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they collaborate with educational teams to develop and implement therapy goals that support each student's access to and success in the general education curriculum. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift:

Shift details: School Day Schedule
Hours per week: PRN/as needed (2 hours/month)
Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

Interpret physician orders related to professional area of responsibility
Assess gross motor skills and therapeutic equipment needs of students
Develop, implement, monitor, and modify treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment of student as appropriate
Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid and treatment forms/reports
Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards
Train Paraprofessionals/PTAs on various student plans
Regular and predictable attendance

Requirements
Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist – State of SC
SC Driver’s License
Pediatric experience preferred

Skills

A passion for working with children
The ability to "connect" with staff, children, and parents
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Creative and flexible
Access to personal transportation

Benefits

Temporary (Hourly) Roles
Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from the first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us, and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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