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TheraEd Staffing Group
Shiprock, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - School PT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K–$135K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Shiprock, New Mexico. 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 state license as a Physical Therapist
  • 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 therapyIEP developmentDocumentationCollaborationBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - School PT at TheraEd Staffing Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 117 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$135kPhysical Therapist median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)339 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in New Mexico122 active23,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 60% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 24% offer loan repayment122 active listings, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index117 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
10
<$105k
16
$105k-120k
4
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2
$135k-150k
4
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Shiprock

Median resident rent
$694/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.