Physical Therapist

Brightstar-Care; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

BrightStar Care seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one PT services in patients' homes across the DFW area. You will support developmental progress and mobility with family-centered care, traveling to pediatric patients in their homes with a flexible PRN schedule.

The role emphasizes independent work, compassionate care, and collaboration with a healthcare team to achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals for children.

Qualifications

• Pediatric physical therapy experience preferred.
• License to practice physical therapy in Texas is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation to travel to patients' homes.
• Experience in home health or pediatric therapy settings preferred.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children’s mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and developmental needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans based on each child’s abilities and goals.
• Provide age-appropriate and engaging pediatric therapy interventions.
• Help children improve mobility, balance, coordination, strength, and functional independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to support ongoing development.
• Educate families on plans, home exercises, positioning, and mobility strategies.
• Document progress and communicate with clinical staff and other providers.
• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers for coordinated care.
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in the home setting.

Skills

Pediatric care

Strong communication

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Compassionate care

Education

Texas Physical Therapist license

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.