Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$70 per sessionor $70 per visit

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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
  • 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitationTreatment PlanningPatient CareClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,043 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 26 employers
7
<$90k
5
$90k-100k
7
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
7
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy · Riverdale, New Jersey

up to $130,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Adaptive Home Health · Temple, Texas

$100k-$130k
#3

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PORGRAM) - Brookfield, CT

$70k-$120k
#4

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - Norwalk, CT

$70k-$120k
+ 34 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 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 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.