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Adelphi Staffing
San Antonio, Texas

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job description

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school physical therapy services in a school setting in San Antonio, Texas.
The ideal candidate will assist/provide direct and consultative physical therapy, student evaluations, and IEP-related goal-setting services to students in accordance with school district requirements while supporting student health, safety, and continuity of care.

Job Quick Facts:

  • Reference #: EDU-1495-01
  • Profession: Allied Health
  • Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Location: San Antonio, Texas
  • Facility Type: School
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Shift Schedule: TBD
  • Rate: $45/hr

Requirements

  • Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas.
  • Minimum of one year of experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

  • Assess students with physical disabilities and determine eligibility for physical therapy services.
  • Plan and provide direct physical therapy services consistent with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
  • Provide consultative physical therapy services to support student participation in the educational program.
  • Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of physical therapy services.
  • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings to assist with assessment interpretation, placement, and goal setting.
  • Provide training and in-service education to school personnel regarding physical therapy programs, body mechanics, student handling, positioning, and related topics.
  • Consult with educational staff regarding specialized equipment, materials, and physical therapy needs.
  • Coordinate with families, district personnel, outside agencies, therapists, and medical professionals regarding student physical and medical needs.
  • Maintain accurate physical therapy records, reports, evaluations, and other required documentation while protecting confidentiality.
  • Comply with federal and state requirements, State Board of Education rules, District policies, campus procedures, and applicable professional standards.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student EvaluationIEP Goal SettingConsultative ServicesARD Committee ParticipationCollaborationCompliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (209 salary observations; 1,005 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,176 salary observations; 21,402 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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