Pediatric Physical Therapist

Sevita · Garland, TX Part Time
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Job Description

Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. Pediatric Physical Therapist Part-Time Opportunity Flexible pediatric home health opportunity with meaningful impact, supportive leadership, and caseloads ready to go. At Pediatric Partners, our physical therapists help children build strength, mobility, confidence, and independence in the place where progress matters most: their everyday environment. We are looking for a Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide in-home therapy services for children and families across the DFW area. This role is a great fit for a PT who wants flexibility, meaningful pediatric work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact without being tied to a traditional clinic schedule. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Flexible part-time scheduling Build a schedule that works with your life while continuing to do work that matters. Pediatric caseload opportunities available Support children and families in areas with active therapy needs. Family-centered care in the home Help children carry over skills into real daily routines, from mobility and play to independence at home and in the community. Supportive clinical leadership You are not doing this work alone. Collaborate with a pediatric team that understands the home health setting and the importance of therapist support. Meaningful impact every visit Help children improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, gross motor skills, and functional independence. What You’ll Do As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs, goals, and family priorities Provide direct physical therapy services in the home setting Support gross motor development, mobility, strength, coordination, balance, motor planning, and functional movement Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to help children achieve meaningful outcomes Recommend adaptive equipment or assistive devices when appropriate and train families on proper use in daily routines Partner closely with parents and caregivers to support carryover between visits Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, child-centered care Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, and progress reports What We’re Looking For Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program, DPT or equivalent Active Physical Therapy license in Texas One year of experience preferred Pediatric experience preferred, but not required Home health experience is a plus Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with children and families A compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to care Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered t

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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