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Cole Health
Pearland, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$56/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Pearland, TX | 8603 Broadway Street, Suite 170, Pearland, TX 77584
  • Full-Time (30–35 hours/week) | Evenings Required
  • Multiple Compensation Options + Sign-On/Relocation Support

A Career Opportunity That Actually Delivers

If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact — this is your opportunity.

At Cole Health, we are expanding in Pearland and seeking a confident, pediatric-focused PT to help establish and grow services at this location. You’ll initially be the sole PT onsite — giving you the autonomy to shape the program while still having the full support of our larger interdisciplinary team.

And yes — we offer Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonuses, and/or Student Loan Assistance.

Compensation Options

We understand that flexibility matters — which is why we offer two pay models:

Option 1: Hourly

  • $33.66 – $40.87 per hour
  • Based on clock-in/clock-out time
  • Not dependent on patient attendance

Option 2: Pay per Visit

Choose

  • PPV with Benefits + No Paid Time Off
  • PPV with Benefits + Paid Time Off Accrual

PPV Rates

  • $44 – $56 per billable hour (based on experience & model selected)
  • $70 per Evaluation

Why Work for Us?

Growth & Leadership Opportunity

  • Unique opportunity to help establish and grow a PT presence in Pearland
  • Leadership development pathways
  • Career advancement opportunities within a 24-year established organization

True Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • On-site collaboration with Occupational, Speech Therapy and ABA
  • Team-based care that improves outcomes
  • Clinical Competency Specialist for specialty training & mentorship

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

  • Full-time at 30–35 hours/week (can build into 40 hours/week)
  • Flexible scheduling (evenings required)
  • Autonomy in managing your caseload

Professional Development & Financial Support

  • $500 Annual CEU Stipend (renews yearly)
  • Professional development assistance
  • Student loan assistance available
  • Referral bonus program

Purpose-Driven Culture

  • 24 years of community trust and stability
  • Opportunities for international & local therapeutic mission work
  • Quarterly community service initiatives
  • Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee

Comprehensive Benefits

(Applies to both compensation models unless noted otherwise)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Matching
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 1 “You Day”
  • 3 Weeks PTO (only with Paid Time Off pay model if choosing a PPV model)
  • Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support
  • Retirement planning assistance

Who You Are

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas
  • At least 1+ year of pediatric experience preferred
  • Comfortable practicing independently while collaborating cross-discipline
  • Passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential
  • Growth-minded and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment

At Cole Health, we believe healthcare is evolving — and so are we. We’re looking for clinicians who embrace innovation, value continuous learning, and want to help shape the future of pediatric therapy.

Ready to Explore This Opportunity?

Apply today and connect directly with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured therapist with 18+ years at Cole — to learn what building a long-term career here truly looks like.

Lead. Grow. Make an impact. Build something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will establish and grow pediatric therapy services at the Pearland location while working independently. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of occupational, speech, and ABA therapists to provide high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist in Texas with at least one year of pediatric experience. The role requires a growth-minded professional comfortable with independent practice and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyClinical leadershipPatient evaluationCaseload managementPediatric carePhysical therapy licensureProgram developmentHealthcare innovation

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 459 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$92k–$116kPediatrics median $111k (middle half $73k–$114k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas111 active458 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (459 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), 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. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
9
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Matching
8 Paid Holidays
1 You Day
3 Weeks PTO (with certain pay models)
$500 Annual CEU Stipend
Student loan assistance available
Relocation Assistance

Living in Pearland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k
Typical market rent
$1,898/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.