Pays Starting at $55/hourPhysical Therapist market median is ~$92k (5 jobs)

Physical Therapist (As Needed/ PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN school-based physical therapy. $55/hr. Flexible schedule. Edinburg, TX.

Join Candor Consulting & Diagnostics as a School-Based Physical Therapist – PRN, $55/hr in Edinburg, Texas, United States. Why Choose Candor? At Candor, we’re not just a company—we’re a mission-driven community of educators passionate about making a real difference.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $1,000.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Matching
  • Mentorship Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Edinburg, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized therapeutic interventions to support student mobility and educational access. They will also collaborate with IEP teams, supervise PTAs, and maintain accurate progress records to ensure students meet their functional goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess an active license from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Additionally, a current CPR certification is required to perform the duties of this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyStudent evaluationIEP developmentTherapeutic interventionsProgress monitoringDocumentationCollaborationSupervision of PTAsCommunicationStandardized testing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (990 salary observations; 3,821 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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 3.7% 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 5 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
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About Candor Consulting & Diagnostics

Education
Belton, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay ($55/hr)
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Matching
Mentorship Opportunities