Aquatic Therapist

Community Health and Wellness LLC·Austin, Texas

$50 - $60/hrContract On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Aquatic Therapist · $50 - $60/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+25% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Austin, Texas ($40.00/hr, n=188)

385 similar openings in the Austin area · median $40.00/hr

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this role: $50.00/hrmedian $40.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 188 posted behavioral health roles in Austin, Texas rates. This role sits in the 60th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% above the Austin, Texas median for behavioral health roles.

Provide one-on-one aquatic therapy to children and adolescents with various disabilities while creating tailored goals. Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes and invoicing, and communicate effectively with team members and families.

Community Health and Wellness, LLC is looking for professional Aquatic Therapists to provide top notch services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. We have current openings in Austin, TX. Contractors must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to consumer homes and facilities.

Read below or check out our web site to learn more.

Job Description

Provide one-on-one Aquatic Therapy to children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral/mental health diagnoses
Create tailored goals to meet the needs of individual clients
Document on each session
Communicate with other team members and service providers
Turn in timely documentation including weekly invoicing, progress notes, and related paperwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must be able to travel to current or prospective clients’ homes
Must be able and willing to transport client(s) during client visits
Must be able to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication
Must have access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader
Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities
Able to work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s)

All therapists must have the following

Resume
CTRS or TRS/TXC or LMT certified
CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only)
Basic Water Rescue and/or Lifeguard Training
Social Security Card
Driver's License
Auto Insurance (with 100/300/100 coverage minimum)
Professional Liability Insurance (with $1 million/$3 million coverage limit)

Please Note

All contractors must submit to background and reference checks.

Requirements

Candidates must hold professional certifications such as CTRS, TRS/TXC, or LMT, along with CPR/AED/First Aid and water rescue training. Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and professional liability insurance are mandatory for this role.

professional certificate
Communication
Time Management
Documentation
Patient Care
CPR
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
First Aid
Aquatic Therapy
AED
Basic Water Rescue
Adobe Reader
Lifeguard Training

Posting details

Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $50 - $60/hr
Location: Austin, Texas
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Texas behavioral health roles need licensed clinicians

Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.