Hippo Therapist Needed in Texarkana

Disability Services of the Southwest; Texarkana (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Independent contract work

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading equine therapy provider in Texarkana, TX, is seeking a Hippotherapy Therapist to empower lives through equine-assisted therapy. This contract position offers flexible scheduling and allows you to make a meaningful impact on individuals with disabilities. You will provide assessments and therapeutic services, develop individualized therapy plans, and work in a supportive environment with a dedicated team. Candidates must be licensed OTs, PTs, or SLPs with relevant training.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT, PT, or SLP with hippotherapy training or certification.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional.
• Must meet all state and agency background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hippotherapy services using equine-assisted techniques.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support client goals.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for all sessions.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

Licensed OT, PT, or SLP with hippotherapy training or certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Hippotherapy Therapist (Contract) | DSSW – Texarkana, TX

Empower lives through equine-assisted therapy.

Location: Texarkana, TX & Surrounding Areas
Position Type: Contract | Flexible Scheduling

Are you a licensed therapist with a passion for equine-assisted therapy? Do you believe in the transformative power of hippotherapy to help individuals with disabilities thrive?

Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hippotherapy Therapist to join our expanding team in Texarkana, TX. This contract role focuses on providing assessments and therapeutic services to children and adults with disabilities—primarily participants in the CLASS program.

Why Join DSSW?

• Work with Texas’ largest CLASS program provider
• Serve a diverse population with meaningful needs
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and independent contract work
• Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team

About the Role:

• Deliver hippotherapy services using equine-assisted techniques
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized therapy plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support client goals
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for all sessions

Requirements:

• Licensed OT, PT, or SLP with hippotherapy training or certification
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional
• Must meet all state and agency background requirements

Apply Today:

Make a difference while doing what you love.

Visit our website to learn more and apply now: https://www.dsswtx.org/contractor-forms.aspx

Schedule: Contract Position