Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$65-$70/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Amarillo, TX & Surrounding Texas Panhandle Communities
PRN | $65–$70 per Visit | Weekly Pay
Help Patients Move Toward Greater Independence
At BrightStar Care of Amarillo, our mission is simple: “To help others achieve more.”
We’re seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home care to pediatric and adult patients. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working independently while helping patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-home physical therapy evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
- Provide therapy to improve mobility, strength, and daily functioning.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinate care with PTAs, physicians, and other members of the clinical team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Active Texas Physical Therapist license.
- Minimum of one year of PT experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Own device and reliable internet connection required to access your schedule and complete charting.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
What We Offer
- PRN scheduling.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance through BCBS, based on eligibility.
- 24/7 team support.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Locally owned and operated agency.
- Faith-based work environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 25% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (580 salary observations; 5,500 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,498 salary observations; 60,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$146k | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$95k)932 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−6%)580 state / 11,498 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,112 active | 22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 25% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment2,280 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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