Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) Physical Therapist!

We are looking for a PT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
  • Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
  • Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
  • Creating personalized rehabilitation programs for patients.
  • Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
  • Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
  • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Physical Therapist Skills

  • SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices
  • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Active/Valid Texas license in Physical Therapy
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Career Advantages

  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
  • New Grads welcome to apply!
  • Competitive Compensation!
  • Flexible Schedules!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patient conditions, develop personalized rehabilitation programs, and administer treatments to restore function and relieve pain. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and maintain thorough clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas license in Physical Therapy and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (363 salary observations; 2,431 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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)). 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.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

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<$110k
9
$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
9
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 40 employers

CME allowance
84%
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lamesa

Median resident rent
$813/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Schedules