Physical Therapist - School PT
Listed compensation
$120K–$135K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$135k | Physical Therapist median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)339 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapist listings in New Mexico | 122 active | 23,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 60% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
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