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Tenet Healthcare
San Antonio, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. Plans and modifies treatment programs. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned.

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Healthcare hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Tenet’s hospital operations segment includes 52 acute care and specialty hospitals in nine states, as well as other facilities such as primary and specialty care clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, micro-hospitals and off-campus emergency departments.

Our hospitals are well known for delivering excellent medical care and offering a complete range of services tailored to the needs of each community we serve.

From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world’s leading technologies, we work with multidisciplinary teams of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to the good health and well-being of our neighbors.

Tenet also offers opportunities to work at the corporate level in Dallas, TX and in the markets we serve.

Corporate and executive positions support the mission of the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and evaluation of patient tests and measurements. They also plan and modify treatment programs for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric populations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current Texas state license. Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningTestingNeonatal careGeriatric careHealthcare delivery

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 32 employers

24
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

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$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance