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TheraEd Staffing Group
Shiprock, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - School PT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$119,600 - $135,200/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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, 138 active listings.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
37%
Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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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.