Physical Therapist Lead
Listed compensation
$37.93-$67/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A facility near Plainview, Texas, is seeking a full-time, permanent, Physical Therapist Lead to join their team! See below for more details.
Pay: $37.93-$67.00/hour, DOE
Physical Therapist Lead Opportunity
Assist the Director of Therapy Operations with daily department operations, staff supervision, scheduling, training, and performance management.
The Physical Therapist Lead will provide direct patient care for 80–90% of working hours, including patient evaluations, assessments, care planning, and treatment.
The Physical Therapist Lead will get to mentor and develop therapy staff while promoting clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, a company-matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan.
Physical Therapist Lead Qualifications
- Current state-required licensure or certification and CPR certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program.
- Minimum of 3 years of physical therapy or leadership experience, including at least 2 years of clinical experience.
- Active participation in the Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty certifications preferred.
The Location
- Tight-knit community offering a welcoming atmosphere with a strong quality of life.
- Convenient access to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and local amenities.
- Family-friendly area with a variety of parks, beaches, and year-round activities.
- Well-connected location with easy access to nearby metropolitan areas and regional attractions
- Interested? Contact Aidan @ 469-921-077 | aidan@ironsidehr.com
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Lead will assist with daily department operations, staff supervision, and performance management. They will also provide direct patient care, including evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning for 80-90% of their time.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program and possess current state licensure. A minimum of 3 years of physical therapy or leadership experience is required, including at least 2 years of clinical experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 169 active listings.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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