Summer/Extended School Year Physical Therapist (PT)
6-Week Assignment
Caseload Varies: Early Childhood-12th Grade
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Monday-Thursday | 8:15 AM-12:15 PM
Join a supportive, student-focused Extended School Year (ESY) program and make a meaningful impact over six weeks of specialized services. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality therapy to students from early childhood through 12th grade. Caseloads feature low ratios, allowing you to provide attentive, individualized care in a collaborative school environment.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist will perform student evaluations and deliver therapy in alignment with individualized plans of care and, when applicable, physician's orders. This role is ideal for a PT who values purposeful work, predictable scheduling, and opportunities to support students' functional mobility and school participation during the summer term.
Schedule and Structure
ESY runs Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
First and last program day run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Six-week assignment beginning June 15, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations for students across grade levels
Provide individualized therapy services based on each student's plan of care
Document all therapy activities thoroughly and in compliance with program and regulatory standards
Collaborate with educators, families, and school teams to support student outcomes
Uphold all relevant professional, ethical, and regulatory standards
Minimum Requirements
Active Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
One year of prior professional PT experience preferred
Compliance with all current professional standards of practice
Current CPR certification, if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, if applicable
Current health certificate per state or contract requirements
Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
