No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$69k (median of 8 jobs)

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Ernest Health
Plano, Texas

Physical Therapist- PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN physical therapist at inpatient rehab hospital. Plano, TX.

Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN in Plano, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Recognition programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Retention programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides services to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for patients recovering from complex medical conditions. They are responsible for examining medical histories, evaluating physical abilities, and developing individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist license and Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careClinical operationsTreatment planningRehabilitationStroke careOrthopedic surgeryTrauma surgeryData entryWord processingRecord managementTime managementCommunicationInfection controlSafety standards

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (990 salary observations; 3,821 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15%

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About Ernest Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Recognition programs
Wellness programs
Retention programs