Physical Therapist - Oncology Resident - Dallas, TX (Sammons Cancer Ctr)

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Baylor Scott & White Institute of Rehabilitation
  • Dallas, TX
  • Physical Therapist (PT) - Oncology Resident
  • Outpatient
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.
  • Starting Salary: $80,080

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate, driven physical therapist looking to pursue a specialization in oncologic rehabilitation.

The BSWIR Oncology Residency Program is a multi-site residency program with sites located at the Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, TX, and outpatient clinics in McKinney, TX and Grapevine, TX. The mentoring faculty includes five (5) Board-Certified Clinical Specialists in Oncologic Physical Therapy.

Our resident(s) receive direct 1:1 mentoring in the acute care, in-patient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings throughout the course of the residency program.

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, compentency with examination and treatment procedures, strong skills in scientific inquiry and writing, and psychological and social stability required for successful completion of the program.

Application deadline: September 1st - December 15th, 2026. Interviews will take place in January with offers going out the following week. Residency runs from August 2027 - October 2028.

Benefits of Becoming a Therapist with Us

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave
  • Clinical Ladder Program
  • New Grad Mentorship
  • Residency Programs
  • Continuing Education

*Eligibility and effective dates vary.

Questions? Contact Melissa Thess, PT, CLT - University Relations Manager at MThess@BSWRehab.com

Responsibilities

  • Maintain open and respectful communication with all parties
  • Understand and adhere to state practice acts and laws governing PTs
  • Complete and maintain required trainings
  • Maintain compliance with government regulations
  • Evaluate, treat and direct treatment for patients

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
  • Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification required
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical examinationTechnical writingOutpatient carePatient evaluationTreatment planning

Oncology — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Oncology Resident - Dallas, TX (Sammons Cancer Ctr) at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 23,146 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 23,146 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
Clinical Ladder Program