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TheraEd Staffing Group
Carlsbad, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - School PT

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 28 employers

13
<$110k
19
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
24%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
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$70-$75/hr
#3

Full Time Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

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#4

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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