Physical Therapist

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Starting at $70

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Pediatrics
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session

Premier Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team in the Houston area. We provide in-home pediatric therapy services focused on helping children develop strength, mobility, coordination, and independence in their everyday environments.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting therapists with flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Premier Pediatric Therapy

Collaborative Care Model

Work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other pediatric specialists to support the whole child.

Flexible Scheduling Options

PRN and part-time opportunities allow you to create a schedule that fits your availability and work-life balance.

Professional Growth

Access to mentorship, professional development opportunities, and continuing education support.

Competitive Compensation

  • Session rates starting at $70.00 per visit, with opportunities for growth based on performance and experience.
  • Additional Incentives
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Travel stipends available
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based pediatric physical therapy services in the home setting
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence
  • Educate and collaborate with families and caregivers to support progress outside of therapy sessions
  • Maintain accurate documentation and monitor patient progress toward therapy goals
  • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration when appropriate

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently in a home health environment

Passion for Helping Children Reach Developmental Milestones

If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient documentationHome health careDevelopmental milestone support

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,023 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 34 employers

21
<$105k
13
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral bonus opportunities
Travel stipends
Flexible scheduling
Mentorship
Continuing education support