Pediatric Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$74.1K - $91K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Why Join RiverKids?
- Flexible scheduling (Part-Time, Full-Time, PRN options)
- Supportive, family-focused company culture
- Treat within your comfort zone — always
- Make a real impact in the lives of children
- Full Benefits package for Full Time CREW
Pay: $74,100.00 - $91,000.00 per year
Job Description
- Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
- Part-Time | Full-Time | PRN
At RiverKids Pediatric Home Health, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of our CREW. Our CREW makes it possible for us to do what we love most: serve and support our kiddos and families with exceptional care. We believe in creating a positive, flexible, and supportive work environment where clinicians feel valued, respected, and empowered to work within their comfort zone.
Position Overview
RiverKids Pediatric Home Health is actively seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) to provide in-home pediatric therapy services in varies locations. We serve the_ Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo and all surrounding areas.
We offer flexible scheduling — allowing you to maintain work-life balance while delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients in a home health setting
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Implement evidence-based physical therapy interventions
- Educate families and caregivers on therapy strategies and progress
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary therapy teams
Full-Time Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Requirements
Qualifications - Physical Therapist (PT)
Active Texas PT license
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Active Texas PTA license
For All Candidates
- CPR Certificate
- Pediatric experience preferred (home health experience a plus)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation
- Auto Insurance
- Passion for working with children and families
Language
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification
Texas Physical Therapist License (Required)
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist at RiverKids Pediatric Home Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 431 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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 ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 431 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $455k≈ 6.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,586/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.