School-Based Physical Therapist - Katy, Texas

Make a difference in the lives of K-12 students by bringing your expertise as a Physical Therapist—or an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant—to a vibrant local school district in the Houston area. This contract opportunity is perfect for those passionate about supporting students’ physical development across a large and diverse school community, while working full time alongside a dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and consultative physical therapy services to a caseload of approximately 160 students, in partnership with another licensed PT (with about 50 receiving direct services)
• Provide therapy services across 50 district campuses (district office serves as a central base; travel between schools required)
• Serve a broad K-12 population with varied therapy needs
• Utilize Frontline and SuccessEd platforms for timely, accurate documentation
• Maintain strong collaboration with educators, families, and other service providers
• Adhere to all district policies and required credentialing, including state fingerprinting/backgro

Qualifications:

• Active Texas Physical Therapist (PT) license (or highly qualified, school-experienced PTA)
• Previous experience in a school or pediatric setting required
• Flexibility to work on-site, full-time (37.5 hours/week)
• Ability to organize and manage a multi-school caseload
• Must have clean professional history (never employed previously by the district; questions regarding past employment or terminations will be required as part of compliance)
• Willingness to undergo state-mandated fingerprinting/background checks

This is a full academic-year position, running ASAP through May 26, 2027. The work schedule is school-day based, typically 8:00-4:00 or 7:30-3:30, depending on campus.

If you’re ready to bring your therapy skills to a fulfilling school setting and thrive in a collaborative, student-centered environment, apply today to connect and discuss next steps. Your expertise can make a meaningful impact!