Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT) — School-Based | Jacksonville, NC | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy - a women-founded, therapist-led school-based therapy company - is excited to hire a compassionate, student-focused Physical Therapist for the 2026–2027 school year. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference for students in a local Jacksonville, NC school district. Interviews are underway - we’d love to meet you!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a difference in students' lives working in-person with children and teens to support mobility, function, and participation at school
• Be part of a collaborative, therapist-led company culture that values our employees

Key Responsibilities

• Provide school-based evaluations, direct treatment, and progress monitoring for students (pediatric caseload)
• Write and maintain IEPs, therapy plans, progress notes, and required documentation
• Attend and contribute to IEP and multidisciplinary special education team meetings
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in North Carolina, OR licensed in another state and willing to obtain NC licensure ASAP
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive W2 employment with bi weekly pay
• Paid sick leave
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including dental and vision)
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%
• Generous professional reimbursement (for licensing, CEUs, materials for position, etc)
• Mileage reimbursement between schools at IRS rate
• General and professional liability insurance coverage
• Generous referral bonuses
• NO non-compete agreements
• Paid volunteer time *
• Donation matching to nonprofits

• These benefits available for 30+ hours/week

Why Work With Us
Ampersand Therapy supports you in serving students as part of a small, therapist-led team. Founded by women with school-district and contractor experience ourselves, we offer a clinician-centered alternative to many other staffing companies. We value your expertise, can provide mentorship for those new to school-based practice, and are here to support and collaborate with you in schools to support student success.

Our Values

• Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people.
• Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations, and we empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.
• Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company, pledging to have a negative carbon footprint

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.