Lead Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$44-$79/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A facility near Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Physical Therapist to join their rehabilitation team! Comprehensive Benefits Program that starts Day 1! New Graduates are welcome to apply!
Pay: $44-$79/hr
Physical Therapist Lead Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Day Shift; Monday-Friday
Lead and mentor the physical therapy team, supporting staff development, clinical growth, and high-quality patient care while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Oversee day-to-day PT operations, including staffing, scheduling, delegation, communication, and coordination with other hospital departments to ensure effective patient care.
Provide hands-on patient care while driving clinical excellence, completing evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, and interventions while promoting positive patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
Physical Therapist Lead Qualifications
- Must have completed an accredited Physical Therapist program
- Must have or be willing to obtain a Physical Therapist license in the state of Texas
- Previous experience in an inpatient setting preferred
About the Location
Affordable big-city living — Enjoy a lower cost of living than many major U.S. metros while still having access to a wide range of neighborhoods, amenities, and entertainment.
Warm weather and mild winters — Houston offers plenty of sunshine and generally mild winters, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year.
Diverse neighborhoods and communities — The Houston metro has a wide variety of places to live, from lively urban neighborhoods to family-friendly suburbs, each with its own character.
Exceptional food and culture — Houston is known for its incredible international food scene, museums, arts, sports, shopping, and cultural diversity.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Physical Therapist will mentor the rehabilitation team, oversee daily operations, and coordinate with hospital departments to ensure high-quality patient care. They will also provide hands-on clinical treatment, including evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning to drive positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Physical Therapist program and possess or be willing to obtain a Texas state license. Previous experience in an inpatient setting is preferred for this leadership role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (628 salary observations; 5,448 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $92k–$164k | Physical Therapy median $78k (middle half $68k–$97k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−6%)628 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,023 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
27 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
27 jobs · 20 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
26 jobs · 20 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$110k-$145kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $243k
- Typical market rent
- $1,544/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 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.