Pediatric Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
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Physical Therapist Qualifications & Responsibilities
Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program Current Texas Physical Therapy license, or eligible to obtain licensure before the anticipated start date One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply Pediatric experience preferred Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and goals Provide physical therapy services to improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional independence Implement physician-approved plans of care using evidence-based therapeutic interventions Provide caregiver education and training to support continued progress outside of therapy sessions Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) is a plus but not required
Physical Therapist Benefits & Schedule
Flexible scheduling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities Choose your own days and hours Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires Manageable caseloads designed to support quality patient care Sign-On Bonus Dedicated support from experienced clinical supervisors and administrative staff Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Company-issued laptop Professional license reimbursement CEU reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Referral Bonus After-school and weekend stipends Non-taxable travel reimbursement Toy allowance One-on-one patient care in a collaborative environment Mentorship and professional growth opportunities Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour If you’re passionate about helping children improve their mobility, independence, and confidence while enjoying flexibility and meaningful one-on-one care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MedCare Pediatric team!
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$60 - $70 an hour
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 506 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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