Physical Therapist

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Lufkin, TX
  • Position Type: PRN | Part-Time
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Compensation: Starting at $70 per visit

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential by celebrating every milestone-from first rolls to confident strides. As a trusted provider of in-home pediatric therapy services, we partner with families to deliver individualized, evidence-based physical therapy that promotes strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. If you are passionate about working with children and value collaboration, flexibility, and delivering family-centered care, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate looking to build your career in pediatric home health, you'll be supported by a collaborative team committed to your professional growth and success.

Why Join Premier Pediatric Therapy

Team-Centered Care: Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to support the whole child

Positive, Play-Based Culture: Evidence-based care delivered through creativity, encouragement, and child-friendly engagement

  • Flexible Scheduling: In-home caseloads designed to fit your lifestyle and availability
  • Mentorship & Professional Growth: Structured mentorship for new graduates, CEU opportunities, and long-term career development
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $70 per session, with opportunities for performance-based increases

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide engaging, evidence-based pediatric physical therapy services in the home setting
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, coordination, and functional independence
  • Partner with families and caregivers to support progress and carryover at home
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

  • Active Texas Physical Therapist license
  • Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply
  • Patient, energetic, and child-centered approach to care
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules
  • Competitive compensation
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel stipends, CEU Stipends
  • Sign on bonus $2000
  • Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.

Every child deserves the opportunity to move freely, play confidently, and grow with support.

If you are ready to bring purpose and heart to pediatric physical therapy, Premier Pediatric Therapy would love to connect with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary teamworkMobility trainingStrength trainingCaregiver education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (506 salary observations; 4,423 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,671 salary observations; 51,402 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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 ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
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$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
72% this job
401k / retirement match
64%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$70-$100/hr
#3

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$72-$95/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,203 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 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.

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Competitive compensation
Referral bonuses
Travel stipends
CEU Stipends
$2000 Sign on bonus