Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Help Students Reach Their Potential

TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with school districts throughout Texas to provide specialized support for students with physical, developmental, and functional needs. We are currently seeking Physical Therapists for school-based opportunities in Dallas and surrounding communities.

These positions are ideal for clinicians who are committed to improving student mobility, encouraging greater independence, and helping children safely participate in classroom routines and school activities.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a school-based Physical Therapist, you will assess students' physical and functional needs and provide individualized services that support mobility, participation, and access to the educational environment.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver physical therapy services connected to goals outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs

• Evaluate gross motor development, balance, coordination, mobility, positioning, and functional performance

• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on assessment findings and educational priorities

• Provide services in person or through teletherapy when appropriate for the assignment

• Collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and related-service providers

• Recommend adaptive equipment, positioning strategies, mobility supports, and environmental modifications as needed

• Help students safely navigate classrooms, campuses, and other school-based settings

• Monitor student progress and revise interventions according to performance and changing needs

• Complete evaluations, service records, progress reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time

• Participate in ARD and IEP meetings and provide clinical observations, updates, and recommendations

Qualifications for This Position

• Current and active Texas Physical Therapy license

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program

• Strong understanding of IEP procedures, related services, and school-based therapy practices

• Ability to independently manage assessments, treatment schedules, documentation, and assigned responsibilities

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management abilities

• Previous experience working with pediatric or school-based populations is preferred

Work Setting and Scheduling Options

• School-based assignments in Dallas and nearby communities

• Opportunities to support students from early childhood through high school

• Flexible placement options, including:

• Full-time assignments

• Part-time schedules

• In-person and teletherapy services available according to district needs

• Placements coordinated based on your qualifications, availability, preferences, and current openings

What You Can Expect from TX-STAR

• Competitive compensation based on relevant experience

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Dependable bi-weekly pay

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• A supportive and people-centered workplace culture

• Continued guidance from experienced program staff

• Employee referral bonus opportunities

• Professional learning and career development resources

• Access to an established network of school district partnerships throughout Texas

Learn More About TX-STAR

Since 2010, TX-STAR Speech Language Services has helped school districts across Texas connect with qualified special education and related-service professionals. We currently partner with more than 40 districts, along with educational agencies and regional cooperatives.

Our team understands the specialized demands of school-based physical therapy and works to place skilled clinicians in environments where they can make a meaningful contribution. We are committed to building dependable partnerships and helping students receive the mobility support they need to participate, grow, and succeed in school and beyond.