Physical Therapist

Business Draft, Inc.; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PRN hours

Job summary

BrightStar Care in the DFW area is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one home-based therapy for children, supporting developmental progress and mobility goals with flexible scheduling. You will work closely with families and our healthcare team to customize treatment plans, educate caregivers, and document progress to ensure continuity of care in the home setting.

This PRN position offers meaningful, family-centered work with travel to patients’ homes and the flexibility

Qualifications

• Texas Physical Therapist license required in Texas.
• Pediatric physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in home health, outpatient pediatrics, or other pediatric therapy settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children’s physical abilities, mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and developmental needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s functional abilities and therapy goals.
• Provide age-appropriate, engaging, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Help children improve mobility, balance, coordination, strength, motor skills, and functional independence.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed to support continued development.
• Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercises, positioning, mobility strategies, and ways to support progress between visits.
• Document patient progress accurately and communicate effectively with clinical staff and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and other members of the child’s care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Provide compassionate, family-centered care while working independently in the home environment.

Skills

Texas PT license

Pediatric PT experience

Home health experience

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Travel to patients homes

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health

About Us

BrightStar Care delivers care with compassion and runs operations with precision. We build trusted clinical and administrative teams, improve outcomes for the communities we serve, and grow responsibly with integrity, grit, and unwavering accountability.

Role Overview

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at BrightStar Care, you will provide one-on-one physical therapy services to children in the comfort of their homes throughout the DFW area.

You’ll work closely with children, parents, caregivers, and our healthcare team to support developmental progress, improve mobility and physical function, and help each child achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

This position offers the flexibility to build your schedule around your availability while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

1. Evaluate children’s physical abilities, mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and developmental needs.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s functional abilities and therapy goals.
3. Provide age-appropriate, engaging, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
4. Help children improve mobility, balance, coordination, strength, motor skills, and functional independence.
5. Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed to support continued development.
6. Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercises, positioning, mobility strategies, and ways to support progress between visits.
7. Document patient progress accurately and communicate effectively with clinical staff and other healthcare providers.
8. Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and other members of the child’s care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
9. Provide compassionate, family-centered care while working independently in the home environment.

Qualifications

You're a great fit if you have the following skills:

1. Valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Texas.
2. Pediatric physical therapy experience preferred.
3. Experience in home health, outpatient pediatrics, or other pediatric therapy settings preferred.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
6. Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.
7. Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.

Bonus If You:

1. Have experience working with children with developmental delays or other pediatric conditions.
2. Are bilingual, especially in Spanish.
3. Have experience with pediatric developmental milestones and early intervention.
4. Possess relevant certifications or specialized training in pediatric physical therapy or therapy techniques.

Employment Type & Availability

PRN | Flexible Schedule

This position is PRN, allowing you to accept patient visits based on your availability and patient needs. Hours and visits are not guaranteed and may vary based on patient census and availability.

Location

This position is home-based, serving pediatric patients throughout the DFW area, with the ability to travel to patients' homes within the assigned service area.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BrightStar Care, we prioritize making it great, doing the right thing, and serving with passion.

Our team is dedicated to clinical excellence and fostering an environment where clinicians are valued, supported, and recognized.

If you’re passionate about helping children reach their developmental and mobility goals and want the flexibility to provide meaningful, one-on-one care in the home, we’d love to hear from you.