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VitalCaring Group
Tyler, Texas

Physical Therapist PT- PRN WEEKENDS

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for more than just a job? At VitalCaring, your work goes beyond treatment - you help patients regain independence, restore confidence, and improve quality of life, all from the comfort of their homes.

We’re building a team of clinicians who are not only skilled - but deeply compassionate, driven, and called to make a difference.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider with a mission to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. With locations across the country, we are committed to creating a supportive, empowering environment where clinicians thrive - and patients receive exceptional care.

Why This Role Matters

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you are a critical part of the care team - helping patients safely recover, regain mobility, and maintain independence where they feel most comfortable: at home.

This is a highly autonomous, relationship-driven role where you can truly see the impact of your work every day.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Deliver Patient-Centered Care
  • Evaluate and assess patients’ functional status, mobility, strength, and rehabilitation potential
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence
  • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and safety strategies
  • Drive Outcomes & Recovery
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Support safe transitions of care and contribute to discharge planning
  • Identify additional patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate & Communicate
  • Partner closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure coordinated care
  • Document patient care and progress accurately and timely within the EMR
  • Participate in case conferences and team meetings
  • Lead & Support
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state guidelines
  • Provide guidance and education to caregivers and support staff

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or Master’s)
  • Current PT license in the state of practice
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience (home health experience preferred)
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and patient education abilities
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
  • What Sets You Apart
  • You value autonomy and thrive in a field-based environment
  • You’re passionate about patient independence and functional outcomes
  • You build strong, trusting relationships with patients and families
  • You bring both clinical excellence and compassionate care to every visit

What We Offer

  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Pharmacy benefits
  • Virtual care & mental health support
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Supplemental health & life insurance
  • Financial & Protection
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation + mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral program
  • Prepaid legal services & identity theft protection
  • Work-Life Balance & Growth
  • Flexible scheduling & autonomy in your day
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing clinical education & career advancement opportunities

Care That Transforms Lives -- Including Yours

At VitalCaring, every visit matters. Every patient matters. And every team member matters.

If you’re ready to practice at the top of your license, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a lasting impact - we’d love to connect.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and assess patients' functional status to develop and implement individualized home-based care plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility and independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current state PT license. A minimum of 1–2 years of experience, preferably in home health, along with current CPR certification and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility assessmentCare planningEMR documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of PTAsHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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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49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 40 employers

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<$110k
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$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 40 employers

CME allowance
81%
401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,314/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VitalCaring Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care & mental health support
FSA & HSA options
Supplemental health & life insurance
401(k) with company match
Competitive compensation + mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program