School Physical Therapist

Now Hiring:
Physical Therapist (PT) | Cahokia, IL | 2025–2026 School Year

Hello PTs!

Come work with a woman and therapist-founded company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for the 2025–2026 school year in Cahokia, Illinois
. We’re looking for a collaborative professional excited to support students at the elementary school level.

• Provide physical therapy evaluations, direct therapy services, and progress monitoring
• Write and implement IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and the special education team

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Active Illinois PT License
• PEL (Professional Educator License) with appropriate endorsement preferred
• School-based experience a plus

• W-2 employment
• Healthcare benefits* (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid sick leave
• Reimbursements for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid time off for volunteer hours and donation matching
  * * Benefits available at 0.8 FTE or higher; waiting period applies.

We’re a small, woman and therapist-run company built to empower school-based specialists like you. We’ve been in your shoes, working both district and contract roles, and created Ampersand to be the company we always wished existed.

Our mission is simple: Support our specialists, serve students, and strengthen communities.

• Equity: We’re committed to creating a climate of equity and inclusion.
• Community: We give back through volunteering, donations, and partnerships with causes like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Conscious Kid.
• Sustainability: From digital documentation to carbon-negative operations, we’re committed to earth-conscious practices.

💡 Ready to join a company that truly supports school-based professionals? Apply today and bring your passion for physical therapy to a team that cares.

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.