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Houston, Texas

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$100/hr

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Job Description

Connect Pediatrics is looking for a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team in the Houston, Texas area. As a part of our team, you will play a vital role in collaboratively ensuring that pediatric patients receive comprehensive and well-coordinated care in the comfort of their own homes.

Clinicians at Connect don't just provide treatments, they build lasting relationships with their patients and families. Apply now to join our fast-growing team of clinicians dedicated to changing lives! Benefits (available for part and full-time):

  • Medical Insurance*(full-time only)
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off*(full-time only)
  • Mileage Stipend
  • Annual Growth Allowance*(full-time only)
  • 401K
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Supervision pay
  • Chromebook
  • Why Connect Pediatrics is the best place to work!
  • Competitive Weekly pay
  • Flexible scheduling & clustered treatment areas
  • One-on-one training and mentoring support
  • Fully electronic documentation and admission paperwork completed by office team
  • Community and Connection - A supportive work culture that values collaboration & teamwork

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations, using standardized tests to determine pediatric patients' needs for therapy.

  • Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physician's orders.
  • Provide in-home therapy services for pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses.

Engage with patients' families, providing them with regular communication and updates on goals for their child.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including other therapy disciplines, physicians, and nurses, to develop holistic treatment plans that address the diverse needs of each patient

Maintain comprehensive documentation that reflects the care provided and communicates changes in treatment plans to the entire healthcare team.

Actively participate in one-on-one meetings with team leads to discuss patient progress, share insights, and refine treatment strategies collaboratively.

Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state regulations and company policies

About Connect Pediatrics

Connect Pediatrics is a leading provider of pediatric home healthcare services for medically fragile and special needs children. What makes Connect special is our people and the people we serve!

Our mission is to provide support and stability to families of medically fragile children by not only delivering exceptional care, but also creating a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful relationships.

At Connect Pediatrics, we value the unique expertise that each healthcare professional brings, and our team works hard to carry out the values that drive us to succeed in fulfilling our mission.

Connect Pediatrics is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

MUST Have

  • A valid, active Physical Therapist license in the state of Texas
  • Current BLS/CPR License
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automotive insurance
  • Pediatric experience is preferred but not required

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyClinical EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationPhysical Therapist Assistant GuidanceStandardized Testing

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$208kPediatrics median $74k (middle half $68k–$97k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$166k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas117 active467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,180 in the last 30 days773 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$161k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
11
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 464 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Connect Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance (full-time only)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (full-time only)
Mileage Stipend
Annual Growth Allowance (full-time only)
401K
Disability Insurance
Paid Training

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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