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Cole Health
San Marcos, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$56/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • San Marcos, TX | 101 Uhland Road, Sute 112, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • Full-Time (30–40 hours/week) | Evenings Needed
  • Multiple Compensation Options + Sign-On/Relocation Support
  • ## $5000 Sign On Bonus
  • A CAREER OPPORTUNITY THAT ACTUALLY DELIVERS

If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact — this is your opportunity.

At Cole Health, we are seeking a confident, pediatric-focused PT to help establish and grow services at this location.

We offer Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonuses, and/or Student Loan Assistance.

***Open to PTA's as well!

Compensation Options

We understand that flexibility matters — which is why we offer two pay models:

Option 1: Hourly

  • $33.66 – $40.87 per hour
  • Based on clock-in/clock-out time
  • Not dependent on patient attendance

Option 2: Pay per Visit

Choose

  • PPV with Benefits + No Paid Time Off
  • PPV with Benefits + Paid Time Off Accrual

PPV Rates

  • $44 – $56 per billable hour (based on experience & model selected)
  • $70 per Evaluation

Why Work for Us?

Growth & Leadership Opportunity

  • Unique opportunity to help establish and grow a PT presence in San Marcos, TX
  • Leadership development pathways
  • Career advancement opportunities within a 24-year established organization

True Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • On-site collaboration with Occupational, Speech Therapy and ABA
  • Team-based care that improves outcomes
  • Clinical Competency Specialist for specialty training & mentorship

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

  • Full-time at 30–40 hours/week
  • Flexible scheduling (evenings required)
  • Autonomy in managing your caseload

Professional Development & Financial Support

  • $500 Annual CEU Stipend (renews yearly)
  • Professional development assistance
  • Student loan assistance available
  • Referral bonus program

Purpose-Driven Culture

  • 24 years of community trust and stability
  • Opportunities for international & local therapeutic mission work
  • Quarterly community service initiatives
  • Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee

Comprehensive Benefits

(Applies to both compensation models unless noted otherwise)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Matching
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 1 “You Day”
  • 3 Weeks PTO (only with Paid Time Off pay model if choosing a PPV model)
  • Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support
  • Retirement planning assistance

Who You Are

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas
  • At least 1+ year of pediatric experience preferred
  • Comfortable practicing independently while collaborating cross-discipline
  • Passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential
  • Growth-minded and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment

At Cole Health, we believe healthcare is evolving — and so are we. We’re looking for clinicians who embrace innovation, value continuous learning, and want to help shape the future of pediatric therapy.

Ready to Explore This Opportunity?

Apply today and connect directly with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured therapist with 19+ years at Cole — to learn what building a long-term career here truly looks like.

Lead. Grow. Make an impact. Build something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will establish and grow pediatric therapy services at the San Marcos location while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for managing a caseload, performing evaluations, and providing high-quality therapeutic care to children.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist in Texas with at least one year of pediatric experience preferred. The role requires the ability to practice independently and a commitment to professional growth and team-based care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyClinical leadershipPatient evaluationCaseload managementTherapeutic interventionAdaptabilityCommunicationIndependent practice

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 459 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$92k–$116kPediatrics median $69k (middle half $67k–$99k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas111 active458 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · loan repaymentTexas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (459 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
9
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $5,000
Relocation assistance
Student loan assistance
CEU stipend $500
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match
8 paid holidays
3 weeks PTO

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,433/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.