Physical Therapist 26-27 School Year - AK Certified - Partial Caseload

Opportunity: Lighthouse Therapy is looking for a Physical Therapist to work remotely as a 1099 contractor with Alaska school districts for the 26/27 School Year. What you will need: * Master's Degree in Physical Therapy * Active Alaska license as a Physical Therapist * Reliable Internet Access * A dedicated computer with a webcam for providing services * A dedicated or quiet space for sessions * Ability to build rapport with students * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Positive and patient demeanor Preferred: * Previous experience providing physical therapy services in an educational setting * 2\+ years experience working in schools Commitment: * You are in control of your caseload. If you agree to the 20\-student minimum (if applicable), you are never obligated to take on more students. * Caseloads are not guaranteed. Lighthouse Therapy asks that you be willing to work with 20 students per week. However, this does not guarantee that you will have referrals for 20 students. Even if you start at the beginning of the school year, it may take several weeks for referrals to come in and your caseload to build. Caseload Clarification: **Q \- How does Lighthouse define caseload?** A \- At Lighthouse Therapy, we define a "Student" as a child receiving service for 30 minutes once a week. So, a caseload of 20 students equals 10 hours of direct therapy time. **Q—What if I see students who require more time? What if I need to see a student for 30 minutes twice a week instead of once a week?** A—Under Lighthouse Therapy's caseload definition, "a student is a child receiving service for 30 minutes once a week." If you were to have a child receiving service for 30 minutes twice a week, then that child would count as two students. **Q—Why does Lighthouse Therapy discuss a time commitment in "Students" and not "Hours"?** A—At Lighthouse Therapy, everything we do is about our mission. We are laser\-focused on helping students, and discussing time commitment in "Students" is one small way to keep the focus where it should be. **Q—Why does Lighthouse Therapy ask therapists to commit to a minimum caseload of 20 students?** A—At Lighthouse Therapy, we want happy and committed therapists. We've noticed that therapists are more committed when they agree to at least 20 students. This higher commitment often leads to stronger integration with client schools and more consistent referrals. Once Lighthouse began asking for this level of commitment, we witnessed a sharp decline in therapist turnover and dramatically higher therapist satisfaction on internal surveys. Job Responsibilities for a School\-Based Telehealth Physical Therapist1\. Student Assessment \& Evaluation * Conduct virtual evaluations to assess students' motor skills, strength, coordination, and mobility. * Review students' IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), medical history, and teacher/parent concerns. * Determine the need for school\-based PT services and develop in