Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 32m ago · Verified live

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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingCare coordinationOrganizational 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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$146kPhysical 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 powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,112 active22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 25% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment2,280 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
5
<$105k
2
$105k-130k
5
$130k-155k
6
$155k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
15%
Sign-on bonus
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 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 22,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

BrightStar Care of Lubbock logo

About BrightStar Care of Lubbock

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance through BCBS (based on eligibility)
24/7 team support
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee recognition programs
PRN scheduling