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Remote Physical Therapist New York K-12 Schools

Fullmind
🇺🇸Remote - Buffalo, NY$55–$80/hr4d ago
K-12TeachingSpecial EducationIEP ManagementStudent SupportPhysical TherapyTeletherapy
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Role Snapshot

Deliver virtual physical therapy services to K-12 students in New York schools, promoting student engagement and supporting gross motor development through remote teletherapy. Help ensure every child has access to quality therapeutic education in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities: Evaluate gross motor function, mobility, strength, balance, and functional skills; develop and execute individualized treatment plans addressing student IEP goals. Document sessions, record progress data, and collaborate with school personnel and families to communicate student outcomes.
Skills & Tools: Strong teletherapy platform proficiency with reliable tech setup (webcam, headset, stable internet); excellent remote collaboration and communication skills with teachers, case managers, and families; ability to create engaging virtual learning experiences.
Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and active New York State PT license required. Must have successfully completed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and be authorized to work in the United States.
Location: Remote - Buffalo, NY
Compensation: $55–$80/hr
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Job Description

$55-$80 hourly rate; rates are negotiable and subject to change.
Fully Remote, 1099 Contract Opportunity
Assignments Available for the 2026-27 School Year

About Fullmind
Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students. As a Fullmind educator, you'll deliver virtual instruction and guide students to course completion. Learn more here.


The Role
This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position following the school district's calendar. Immediate start dates depend on available placements once you've completed the application process.

As a Fullmind Physical Therapist, you will:

  • Promote creativity and excitement in the virtual learning environment
  • Create strategies to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships
  • Evaluate levels of gross motor function, mobility, strength, balance, and functional skills
  • Develop and execute treatment plans that address specific student needs
  • Document sessions and record data on progress towards IEP goals
  • Meet with personnel at the school or district to transmit information about student progress
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
  • Active NY State PT license
  • Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
  • Reliable, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform experience; strong tech setup (webcam, headset, stable internet, private workspace).
  • Comfort collaborating remotely with classroom teachers, case managers, and families
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

This is a contract position and does not include benefits.

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