Physical Therapist Pediatric Rehab, FT Days (56172)

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Level: Entry
  • Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary

Functions independently and consistently in the delivery of quality care to physical therapy patients in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, department policies and procedures, and standards of practice.

Evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs, and documents all treatment accurately. Works in conjunction with other members of the health care team to ensure patient needs are met. Educates patients and families. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needsQualifications

Minimum Position Requirements Work Experience: None. License/Registration/Certification: Current Texas license or eligible for licensure. Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Education and Training: Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent education if trained outside of U.S.). Masters Degree preferred.

Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy principles and procedures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good problem-solving ability in order to determine the best methods to address patient problems.

Key Responsibilities

Independently deliver quality physical therapy care by evaluating patients and implementing tailored treatment programs. Collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and provide education to families.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current Texas license or eligibility for licensure. Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with a Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationPediatric Rehabilitation

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% 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)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 428 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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