TheraEd Staffing Group logo
TheraEd Staffing Group
Carlsbad, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - School PT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Carlsbad, NM. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your clinical skills while supporting the functional success and independence of students with physical challenges.

In this role, you will collaborate with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, motor development, and pain management in an educational environment. If you're passionate about helping students thrive, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Apply clinical reasoning to evaluate students, determine diagnoses, and create comprehensive plans of care
  • Demonstrate age-appropriate clinical competencies and adjust treatment according to individual student needs
  • Follow intervention protocols and revise treatment plans as necessary based on student progress
  • Accurately document services provided and student outcomes in compliance with school guidelines
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure consistent support and maximize the effectiveness of each student's IEP

Requirements

  • Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license or eligibility
  • New Mexico PED (Public Education Department) Certification required
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of relevant PT experience within the last 5 years

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the school communities we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric physical therapyTreatment planningMobility trainingIEP collaborationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)307 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico117 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 25% offer loan repayment122 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index117 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - School PT at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 27 employers
11
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility -Jamestown, CAContract

AvaMed Workforce · Jamestown, California

$80/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility Chowchilla, CAContract

AvaMed Workforce · Chowchilla, California

$80/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#4

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,596/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.