Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
Starting at $60 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) | Part-Time
Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
Starting at $60.00 per hour | 1099 Independent Contractor
Help Students Access Learning and Build Independence.
Your expertise helps students access their classrooms, participate in school routines, and work toward greater independence. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, you’ll provide physical therapy services that connect students’ functional needs with their educational goals.
We’re seeking a part-time Physical Therapist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings. Bring your clinical expertise and collaborative approach to a team that values your professional judgment and commitment to student success.
Why Partner With Candor?
Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $60.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.
A part-time opportunity: Apply your clinical expertise through an assignment focused on students’ mobility, access, and participation.
Meaningful work: Provide individualized services that help students participate more fully in their educational environment.
A collaborative team: Partner with families, educators, and related service providers to support consistent strategies and student progress.
Contract details: This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a school-based Physical Therapist, you’ll help students develop and use functional skills that support their participation in education. You will:
Understand each student’s needs. Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations using standardized tools, observations, and individualized assessments to identify needs related to mobility, functional skills, and educational access.
Make findings meaningful. Share evaluation results with parents, educators, and district personnel, offering clear recommendations that support participation and independence.
Connect therapy to educational goals. Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to develop evidence-based interventions that address each student’s needs and support functional goals within the educational environment.
Provide individualized services. Deliver direct physical therapy or supervise licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in providing services aligned with students’ IEP goals.
Use data to guide services. Collect, analyze, and document student progress, maintaining accurate records that support IEP reviews and ongoing service planning.
Advocate and collaborate. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to support students’ needs and special education programs.
What You’ll Bring
- A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or equivalent.
- An active Physical Therapist license issued by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- Current CPR certification.
- Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.
Ready to Work With Candor?
Bring your clinical skills and commitment to a part-time opportunity where your work helps students access learning and participate more fully in school. We’d love to hear about your experience and availability.
- Apply today to connect with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
- Call: (254) 613-2458
- Email: joinus@candordiag.com
- Visit: candordiag.com
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify student mobility needs and collaborate with IEP teams to develop evidence-based interventions. They will also provide direct therapy services and maintain accurate records to support student progress within the educational environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess an active Texas Physical Therapist license. Additionally, 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
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (557 salary observations; 5,445 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $87k–$109k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)557 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$129k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,056 active | 21,784 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment2,221 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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