Thrive Therapies

Physical Therapist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Bastrop, TX

Austin, Texas · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$66k-$79kDetected 65 days ago

AccessibilityLeadershipMentoring

About the role

As a School-Based Physical Therapist, you assess and treat students K-12 with gross motor, mobility, neuromotor, and musculoskeletal challenges that impact educational participation and independence.

Deliver direct and consultative PT services including therapeutic exercise, mobility training, gait training, and positioning strategies
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.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS (All Employees)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Malpractice and professional liability insurance - fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required

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
we're committed to you from the moment you say yes, and we want you to feel that.
Up to $2,000 -paid after completing your first full school year
Every year you come back, we reward it.

is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar.
All figures below reflect the Bastrop, TX market.
$66,000 - $79,300,based on experience
A salary that reflects the expertise you bring.
Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.
If flexibility is what fits your life, we built that in.
School-year calendar - school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
Paid Summer Intensive - pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually

HEALTH COVERAGE - AT NO COST TO YOU (W-2 Employees Only)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
Dependent and family coverage available
supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA
TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W-2 Employees Only)

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