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Plainview, Texas

Physical Therapist Lead

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.93-$67/hr

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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

Patient evaluationClinical leadershipMentoring

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 20 employers

16
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
1
$130k
3
$140k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Plainview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan