Physical Therapist - School PT
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)307 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico | 117 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 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 Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
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.
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