Therapy recruiting · Texas
Texas physical therapy, OT and SLP recruiters
APT Recruiting fills PT, OT, SLP and audiology roles for hospitals, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient clinics and schools in Texas. Below is the current federal picture of the Texas therapy workforce, what it is paid, where it works and how licensing across state lines applies, the same numbers we use when we take a search.
Therapy workforce
Who practices in Texas today
15,526
Physical therapists
+ 5,521 PTAs
7,830
Occupational therapists
+ 4,375 OTAs
17,068
Speech-language pathologists
1,558
Audiologists
Per 100,000 residents, Texas has 49.0 physical therapists, 24.7 occupational therapists, 53.8 speech-language pathologists and 4.9 audiologists.
Over the last 12 months the registry added 933 physical therapists, 374 occupational therapists, 799 speech-language pathologists and 60 audiologists with a practice address in Texas, plus 452 PTAs and OTAs. Newly enumerated providers are mostly new graduates and clinicians relocating in, which is the pool every open seat in Texas is competing for.
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain).
Pay
What therapists earn in Texas
| Role | Employed | Mean annual wage | Median | National mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapists | 21,870 | $109,270 | $105,810 | $105,280 |
| Physical therapist assistants | 10,510 | $75,060 | $78,000 | $68,730 |
| Occupational therapists | 13,400 | $107,630 | $106,140 | $101,280 |
| Occupational therapy assistants | 5,610 | $79,750 | $81,500 | $70,710 |
| Speech-language pathologists | 19,120 | $99,460 | $99,910 | $98,170 |
| Audiologists | 1,020 | $98,780 | $93,570 | $97,740 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
Where therapists work
The employers in Texas
Therapy offices and clinics
Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists and audiologists.
50,786 employed across 3,708 establishments.
Average weekly wage $1,030, about $53,560 a year in sector payroll terms.
Home health
Home health care services.
287,193 employed across 6,098 establishments.
Average weekly wage $599, about $31,148 a year in sector payroll terms.
Nursing facilities
Skilled nursing and nursing care facilities.
106,628 employed across 1,782 establishments.
Average weekly wage $876, about $45,552 a year in sector payroll terms.
Hospitals
General medical and surgical hospitals.
349,374 employed across 747 establishments.
Average weekly wage $1,644, about $85,488 a year in sector payroll terms.
Source: BLS QCEW, statewide, private ownership, Q4 2024 vs Q4 2025.
Facilities
1,177 Medicare-certified nursing homes and 1,854 home health agencies in Texas.
Nursing homes
1,177 facilities with 133,493 certified beds. Average overall CMS star rating 2.7 of 5. 70.1% are for-profit. Every one of them bills therapy minutes, and every one of them is hiring PTs, OTs and SLPs in the same market you are.
Home health agencies
1,854 agencies, average quality-of-care star rating 2.9 of 5. 96.9% offer physical therapy, 93.4% occupational therapy and 90.9% speech therapy, so most are staffing at least one therapy discipline and many all three.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (nursing homes 4pq5-n9py, home health 6jpm-sxkc), pulled 2026-10-15.
Tell us about the openingLicensure compacts
Hiring across state lines into Texas
Issuing privileges
Physical Therapy Compact
Texas is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Texas without applying for a new state license.
All states on the PT Compact →Not a member
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
Texas is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Texas license before starting.
All states on the OT Compact →Not a member
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Texas is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Texas license before starting.
All states on the ASLP-IC →Source: ptcompact.org, otcompact.gov, aslpcompact.com, checked 2026-09-02.
For employers
Hiring in Texas? Physical therapy, OT and SLP recruiting, run by a clinician.
Engagement model
Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.
Speed to first candidates
Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.
Guarantee
Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.
Questions hiring managers and directors of rehab ask us
How does a therapy search with APT Recruiting work in Texas?+
It starts with a short call to take the brief: the discipline, the setting, the caseload and productivity expectations, the schedule and the pay range. Because APT is run by a licensed speech-language pathologist, the screen covers clinical fit, not just a license check. We then work the Texas market for PTs, OTs, SLPs or audiologists who match, confirm interest, and send you candidates who have already said yes to a conversation about your organization. Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.
Do you work on contingency or retained?+
Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.
What does it cost to hire through a therapy recruiter?+
Agreed in writing before you see a candidate's details. Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.
Which roles and settings do you cover?+
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, including PTAs, COTAs and SLPAs, plus directors of rehab and other therapy leadership. Settings in Texas include hospitals and acute rehab, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient clinics, schools and pediatrics, and telehealth. We also recruit nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Or email molly@aptrecruiting.com. Molly reads every brief herself.
Reviewed by a licensed SLP
Molly Salinas, M.S., CCC-SLP
The Texas figures on this page are drawn from public federal sources and reviewed by Molly, a licensed speech-language pathologist who has worked across healthcare settings and founded APT Recruiting. She has recruited therapists for 3 years and works from Austin, Texas. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
Metros
Therapy recruiting by metro in Texas
Hiring in Texas?
Tell us the discipline, the setting and the pay range. We will give you an honest read on the market before the search starts.