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Spring, Texas

Temporary Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$48-$56/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a 12-week temporary assignment supporting our pediatric therapy clinics in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a PT looking for a short-term assignment with a full caseload from day one and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced pediatric therapy team.

Position Details

  • Assignment Length: 12 weeks
  • Start Date: January 4, 2027
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Locations: Conroe and The Woodlands, TX
  • Caseload: Full schedule at both locations upon starting
  • Employment Type: Temporary / Travel Assignment
  • Salary Range: $48-$56 per billable hour (unit based); $70 per evaluation

What You'll Do

  • Provide high-quality physical therapy services to pediatric patients
  • Evaluate and treat patients based on individualized goals and treatment plans
  • Collaborate with families and other members of the therapy team
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Provide family education and recommendations to support progress outside of therapy
  • Transition smoothly into an established caseload and clinic schedule

Why COLE Health?

At Cole Health, you'll join a team of clinicians who are passionate about helping children reach their potential. This assignment offers the opportunity to step into an established pediatric caseload, make an immediate impact, and experience the supportive culture of our clinics.

Qualifications

  • Current Texas Physical Therapist license in state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
  • Willingness to work at both the Conroe and The Woodlands locations

Interested in joining Cole Health for this 12-week assignment? Apply today!

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to pediatric patients by evaluating and treating them based on individualized goals. Collaborate with families and the therapy team while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCollaborationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Pediatric Physical Therapist at Cole Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 506 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$108k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

7
<$100k
10
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
1
$124k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 506 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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.