Physical Therapist PRN Float
Listed compensation
$60.00 per hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Title & Specialty Area: Physical Therapist PRN Float
- Department: Children's Health Specialty Centers for Outpatient Therapy
- Float Requirements- Must be available to float to three or more outpatient sites based on the following options:
- Northern Outpatient Locations: Allen, Plano, Richardson, Grapevine
- Southern Outpatient Locations Waxahachie, Dallas, Grapevine, Rockwall
- Eastern Outpatient Locations: Allen, Richardson, Rockwall, Dallas
Shift Needs: Must be available to work 60 hours per quarter. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Must be available to pick up 10 hour shifts; Must have flexibility to pick up shifts 2-3 days per week
Training Requirements: Must be available for one week of orientation. Must be available for at least three shifts per week for during initial training period of 6-8 weeks
Job Type: On-Site/Float
PRN Float Rate: $60.00 per hour
Why consider this role? This role offers a balance of flexibility in scheduling and diverse working environments. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of developmental conditions which will expand your knowledge and improve your skills in pediatric therapy.
Why we need you!
We need your expertise, compassion, and flexibility to help us provide personalized, impactful care to children in need. Your ability to connect with kids and work seamlessly with our team ensures every child gets the support they deserve, making a lasting difference in their lives.
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary
Children's Health Specialty Centers for outpatient therapy offer a comprehensive range of pediatric therapy services aimed at supporting children's physical, developmental, and emotional needs.
Our services include care coordination, developmental screenings, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech/language therapy, parent education and support, and specialized treatment programs.
We provide tailored services such as transitional skills evaluations for children ages 11-17, focusing on developing independence in self-care, work skills, and functional abilities.
In addition, we offer specialized assessments, including augmentative communication evaluations and feeding therapy for children with neurological and behavioral disorders. Our therapy programs also address handwriting disorders, sensory integration, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, among others. Group classes are available to enhance patients’ abilities in areas like articulation, feeding, motor skills and social needs.
Responsibilities
Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; and collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning
Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct PT interns and other students as indicated
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency
- Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description
- Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area
How You’ll Be Successful
- WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years job-related experience Required
- Pediatric outpatient experience Required
Education
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required
Licenses and Certifications
License to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required from the American Heart Associations required upon hire
Job Profile
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of pediatric outpatient experience and a valid physical therapy license in the State of Texas. A graduate or professional degree is required, along with Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (531 salary observations; 4,821 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,179 salary observations; 55,302 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist PRN Float at Children's Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,587 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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