Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80-$120/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Whether you dream of launching an independent physical therapy practice but aren’t sure where to start - or you’ve already taken the leap and are getting bogged down by insurance, credentialing, and administrative backlogs - Prava is built for you. We handle the operational heavy lifting so you can focus on patient care and grow a thriving practice under your own name in and around the Austin area.
About Prava
We are VC-backed end-to-end growth platform built for therapists who want to launch, run, and scale an independent practice without the operational burden. We provide the complete foundation; credentialing, EHR integration, client referrals, billing, AI support and dedicated business support. That way, you can focus on delivering excellent care under your own brand, retain full clinical autonomy, and own your schedule from day one.
Benefits of Partnering with Prava
- Keep more of what you earn - zero hidden fees, zero recurring costs
- Earn up to $120 per visit - some of the best pay in the industry
We handle your marketing - physician outreach, online ads, and professional physical collateral to help grow your caseload
- Free insurance credentialing - with major payers in your state, done for you
- Zero billing headaches - Prava handles all billing and back-office admin so you can focus on patient care
- Documentation made simple - streamlined through the Prava EMR, enhanced with AI assistance
One AI platform, everything you need - scheduling, documentation, billing, and patient communication in one place
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with OR without a practice in Texas
- Passionate about one-on-one, patient-centered care
Has an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in starting and growing their own practice, no matter what that looks like
- Excited by autonomy, flexibility, and engaging the business side of therapy
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
Job Types
- Full-time
- Part-time
- PRN
Work Location
- Hybrid
- Remote/telehealth
- On-site
- In-home concierge
- Home Health
- Up to you!
Explore how we empower clinicians at www.pravatherapy.com, or submit your application here to connect with our recruiting team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy care while maintaining full clinical autonomy. Manage the business and operational aspects of an independent practice with the support of the Prava platform.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Texas with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred. Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in growing their own practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (501 salary observations; 4,171 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% 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 ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k 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 ~$208k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score
- On-site
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $455k
- Typical market rent
- $1,586/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.