Physical Therapist Houston, TX
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
WHY THRIVE THERAPIES
School-based PTs are essential to student mobility independence and full participation in school life yet many practice without adequate consultation time peer support or workloads aligned to best practice.
Thrive partners with districts that value physical therapy as integral to educational access. Youll work in environments where your expertise in gross motor development mobility and functional capacity is sought at the IEP level and embedded throughout the school day not limited to isolated sessions.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a School-Based Physical Therapist you assess and treat students K12 with gross motor mobility neuromotor and musculoskeletal challenges that impact educational participation and independence. You design individualized interventions targeting functional mobility postural stability endurance and environmental access to support academic engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations including gross motor assessment functional mobility screening postural analysis and school-based functional capacity assessment
Develop and implement IEP goals focused on school function: mobility transfers positioning locomotion and physical education participation
Deliver direct and consultative PT services including therapeutic exercise mobility training gait training and positioning strategies
Assess and recommend adaptive equipment: wheelchairs walkers orthotics positioning devices and accessibility modifications
Collaborate with OTs SLPs and special education staff on comprehensive student support and transition planning
Provide in-service training to staff and families on positioning mobility assistance and safe handling techniques
Participate in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Valid unrestricted state licensure as a Physical Therapist (NPTE board certification)
Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements
CPR/BLS certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of school-based or pediatric PT experience (new graduates welcome with structured mentorship)
Pediatric specialty certification or training in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
Experience with adaptive equipment assistive technology and accessibility assessment
Experience with autism spectrum disorder and complex physical disabilities
Bilingual capability a meaningful plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is paid over 10 months aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Houston TX market.
Base Compensation | ||
W-2 Base Salary | $72000 $85600based on experience | A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W-2 employment means full benefits paid time off retirement match disability coverage and malpractice insurance all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth. |
1099 Contractor Rate | $54-$66/hr/hr | If flexibility is what fits your life we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work with a competitive hourly rate full professional supports and your career mobility fully intact. |
Additional Earning Potential! | ||
Sign-On Bonus | $6000 paid 25% at 30 days25% at 90 days50% at 6 months | Our sign-on bonus is a signal: were committed to you from the moment you say yes and we want you to feel that. |
Longevity Structure | Up to $2000 paid after completing your first full school year | Were building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul because thats who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back we reward it. And it grows with you. |
CEU Stipend | $750 your first year growing up to $2000after five years | Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission. |
Performance Bonus | Paid annually afterexceeding performancemetrics | When you go above and beyond for students we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you we value what youre doing and this work matters. |
BENEFITS OFFERINGS
HEALTH COVERAGE AT NO COST TO YOU (W-2 Employees Only)
Medical dental and vision insurance Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life accident critical illness hospital indemnity and FSA
TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W-2 Employees Only)
School-year calendar school holidays off amounting to 30 paid days annually
3 PTO and 3 Sick days
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS (All Employees)
Malpractice and professional liability insurance fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership school-based substantive and paid
Paid Summer Intensive pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement your professional mobility is yours to keep
State PT licensure renewal and APTA dues reimbursed annually
Required Experience:
IC
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