Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures reflect the Treasure Coast, FL market.

W-2 Base Salary: $56,000 to $68,800 based on experience. W-2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance, all on us.

1099 Contractor Rate: $41 to $51 per hour. Full flexibility and control over how you work, with a competitive hourly rate and your career mobility fully intact.

Sign-On Bonus: $4,000, paid 25% at 30 days, 25% at 90 days, 50% at 6 months. W2 only.

Longevity Bonus: Up to $2,000 after completing your first full school year.

CEU Stipend: $750 your first year, growing up to $2,000 after five years.

Performance Bonus: Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics.

Health Coverage (W2 only)
Medical, dental, and vision, Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO with nationwide network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA

Time Off and Schedule (W2 only)
School-year calendar, school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
PTO and sick days included

Additional Professional Supports (All Employees)
Malpractice and professional liability insurance fully covered by Thrive, no personal policy required
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership, school-based, substantive, and paid
Paid Summer Intensive, pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement
State PT licensure renewal and APTA dues reimbursed annually

Evaluation and Eligibility
Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations to determine educational need and IDEA eligibility, including assessment of gross motor skills, functional mobility, gait, balance, coordination, and physical access to the school environment
Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools including GMFM, BOTMP, and PDMS-2 as appropriate to the referral
Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, educationally framed, and accessible to IEP team members and families
Participate in eligibility determination meetings and translate PT findings for educational planning purposes
Conduct re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA timelines

IEP Development and Service Delivery
Develop individualized PT IEP goals targeting functional mobility, gross motor skill development, and physical participation in educational activities
Deliver direct individual therapy sessions using evidence-based PT approaches including NDT, motor learning principles, gait training, and strengthening programs
Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, orthotics, and positioning devices, and train students, staff, and families in their proper use
Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on physical access accommodations and safe transfer and mobility support techniques
Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes supported by Thrive's AI documentation tools

Collaboration and Environmental Access
Partner with OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated student-centered IEP teams
Collaborate with school facilities and administration on accessibility modifications when indicated by student need
Train teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on safe handling, mobility support, and transfer techniques
Coordinate with occupational therapists on overlapping motor, positioning, and adaptive equipment goals
Contribute to RTI/MTSS by providing universal gross motor screening and physical access consultation