Physical Therapist

Place 2B Properties; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

BrightStar Care is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide one-on-one home health services across the DFW area. You will assess and treat children in their homes, collaborating with families and the healthcare team to reach developmental goals.

Ideal candidates have TX PT licensure and pediatric therapy experience, with strong communication and the ability to travel to patient homes. This PRN role offers flexible scheduling and meaningful family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Texas Physical Therapy license required.
• Preference for pediatric physical therapy experience.
• Experience in home health or pediatric settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with flexible scheduling.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
• Reliable transportation and travel to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children's mobility, strength, balance, and developmental needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on goals.
• Provide age-appropriate, developmentally suitable therapies.
• Help improve mobility, motor skills, and functional independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate families on home exercises, positioning, and mobility strategies.
• Document progress accurately and communicate with the care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and other providers.
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in the home setting.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

Texas PT license

Independence

Travel to homes

Communication skills

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.