Physical Therapist (Part-Time)
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Starting at $50 /hr
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Job Description
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. Here, your expertise isn’t just appreciated—it’s celebrated. We believe you can serve students meaningfully without sacrificing your work-life balance. Join a supportive team where your growth, well-being, and success take center stage.
What We’re Looking For
Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist ready to make a difference in education? Here’s what you’ll need to join our team:
- Education: Master's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program or equivalent.
- Licensure: Active License by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- Certification: Current CPR certification.
- Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
Your Role
As a school-based Physical Therapist, you’ll play a key role in helping students improve their mobility, access their educational environment, and achieve greater independence. Your responsibilities will include:
Evaluate Needs: Conduct comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations using standardized tools, observations, and student-centered assessments to determine the need for specialized services in alignment with Texas education standards.
Communicate Findings: Share evaluation results with parents, educators, and district personnel, offering clear, actionable recommendations that promote students’ access to education and functional independence.
Develop Interventions: Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to design evidence-based, individualized therapeutic interventions that address student-specific needs, support functional goals, and enhance participation in the educational environment.
Provide Therapy: Deliver direct therapy services or supervise licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) in implementing IEP goals.
Monitor Progress: Collect, analyze, and document student progress data, maintaining detailed and accurate records that inform IEP reviews and ongoing service planning.
Support Teams: Actively participate in ARD meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to advocate for students and contribute to the enhancement of special education programs.
Your expertise will directly impact students’ ability to thrive in their educational environment and beyond.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- At Candor, we know that great educators deserve great rewards. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour—get compensated for every minute you work.
- Flexibility: Choose a schedule that works for you—full-time, part-time, or as-needed roles available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans designed with you in mind.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with matching contributions to help you secure your future.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship opportunities and reimbursement for professional development.
- Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses for bringing great talent to our team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to inspire change and grow with a team that values YOU. Don’t wait—apply today and discover how you can thrive at Candor.
- Candor Consulting & Diagnostics
- (254) 613-2458 joinus@candordiag.com
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- Let’s shape the future of education—together!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine student needs and develop evidence-based interventions aligned with IEP goals. They will also provide direct therapy services, monitor student progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support educational access.
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
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (186 salary observations; 1,095 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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