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Texas Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health (PRN)

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Job Description

Position Summary Open to search in Houston, TX Nurturing Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health (PRN) to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and work collaboratively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to improve patient mobility, function, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, possesses strong clinical judgment, and enjoys working independently while delivering exceptional therapy services in a home health setting.

Key

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes. Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs. Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

Assess and monitor patient progress toward established goals. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safety techniques.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Recommend and train patients on the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment. Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.

Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings. Identify changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare providers. Ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicare regulations, and professional standards of practice. Promote patient independence and maximize functional outcomes.

Required

Qualifications

Current and active Texas Physical Therapist (PT) License. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Minimum of one (1) year of Physical Therapy experience. Previous Home Health experience preferred. Strong knowledge of physical therapy assessments, treatment planning, and rehabilitation techniques.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills. Ability to work independently and effectively manage a flexible caseload. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire. Ability to maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation.

Preferred

Qualifications

Two or more years of Home Health Physical Therapy experience. Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patients. Familiarity with Medicare Home Health regulations and documentation requirements. Experience using WellSky (Kinnser) or similar electronic medical record systems.

Knowledge of OASIS documentation. Experience developing and implementing home exercise programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree preferred. Physical

Requirements

Ability to travel frequently between patient homes within the assigned service area. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach during patient evaluations and treatments. Ability to safely assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and therapeutic activities.

Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance when necessary. Ability to operate therapy equipment and perform clinical procedures safely. Ability to use computers, tablets, and other electronic devices for documentation and communication.

Visual acuity sufficient to observe patient movement, assess conditions, and review medical records. Manual dexterity necessary to perform therapeutic techniques and complete documentation. Ability to work in a variety of home environments and conditions.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients in their homes, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility and function. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients and caregivers on safety and home exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and active Texas Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of physical therapy experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and transferring patients are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationHome health careGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical records

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (809 salary observations; 5,322 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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 paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$95k)927 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)809 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,097 active22,151 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment2,264 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 26 employers
13
<$105k
12
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$83k-$149k
+ 35 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 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.