Physical Therapist Up to $25K Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

This is a Full-Time Position.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays
  • Personal Day
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for children and adults to support recovery. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families on treatment plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (637 salary observations; 5,874 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $76k–$95k)916 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$87k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)637 state / 12,162 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,080 active22,215 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-on · loan repaymentTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 33 employers
14
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with Employer Match
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays

Living in Laredo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k
Typical market rent
$1,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Laredo, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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