Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) Physical Therapist!

We are looking for a PT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
  • Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
  • Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
  • Creating personalized rehabilitation programs for patients.
  • Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
  • Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
  • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Physical Therapist Skills

  • SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices
  • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Active/Valid Texas license in Physical Therapy
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Career Advantages

  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
  • New Grads welcome to apply!
  • Competitive Compensation!
  • Flexible Schedules!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patient conditions, develop personalized rehabilitation programs, and administer treatments to restore function. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas license in Physical Therapy and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningTreatment plan developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSNF experience

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (119 salary observations; 727 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

9
<$100k
12
$100k-110k
7
$110k-120k
3
$120k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

Physical Therapist

$104k-$124k
#4

Physical Therapist (New Grad Mentor Program) - Brookfield, CT

$70k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
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 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Southern Specialty Rehabilitation and Nursing

Hospitals and Health Care
Lubbock, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)
New Grads Welcome
Competitive Compensation
Flexible Schedules