Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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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 patients, 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 skilled nursing or long-term care settings and familiarity with Net Health documentation systems are preferred.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSNF experience

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (653 salary observations; 5,733 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $76k–$95k)931 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)653 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,022 active21,676 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,903 in the last 30 days4,251 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 24 employers
11
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
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$70-$75/hr
#3

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#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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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 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Chisholm Trail Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Lockhart

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.