School-Based Physical Therapist: Elevate Student Mobility

TX-STAR Speech Language Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Bi-weekly pay

Insurance options

Supportive culture

Guidance from staff

Referral bonuses

Professional development

District partnerships

Job summary

TX-STAR Speech Language Services is seeking a school-based Physical Therapist to support Houston-area students. You will evaluate needs and deliver PT services aligned with Individualized Education Programs, enabling classroom participation and mobility.

You will work with teachers, families, and related-service staff, providing in-person or teletherapy as needed, and participate in ARD/IEP meetings to share progress and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Physical Therapy license required.
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Strong understanding of IEP procedures and school-based therapies.
• Ability to independently manage evaluations, treatment schedules, documentation, and responsibilities.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time management.
• Experience with pediatric or school-based populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services addressing goals in students' IEPs.
• Evaluate gross motor development, balance, mobility, and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on assessments and priorities.
• Provide in-person or teletherapy services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, special education personnel, and related-service providers.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications as needed.
• Help students navigate classrooms and school environments safely.
• Monitor progress and revise interventions as needed.
• Complete evaluations, logs, and reports accurately and on time.
• Participate in ARD and IEP meetings with clinical findings and recommendations.

Skills

IEP procedures understanding

Independent eval management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

Pediatric/school experience preferred

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy (accredited)

Active Texas Physical Therapy license

Job description

TX-STAR Speech Language Services is seeking a school-based Physical Therapist to support Houston-area students. You will evaluate needs and deliver PT services aligned with Individualized Education Programs, enabling classroom participation and mobility.

You will work with teachers, families, and related-service staff, providing in-person or teletherapy as needed, and participate in ARD/IEP meetings to share progress and recommendations.