Physical Therapist PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.
  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  • Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist PRN cares for patients by evaluating, planning, implementing treatment, educating, and planning discharge to maximize function.

Essential Functions of the Role

Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.

Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows about reimbursement related to practice setting.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.

Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.

Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.

Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.

Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors

Must possess problem solving skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must have good communication skills. Relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.

Exhibits proven synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.

  • High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
  • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION – Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and monitors patients while modifying therapy programs to maximize function. They are also responsible for performing clinical documentation, providing patient education, and supervising ancillary staff.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningMultitaskingSupervisionComputer proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (628 salary observations; 5,448 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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–$97k)937 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)628 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,023 active21,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 24 employers
9
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
10
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Adaptive Home Health · Temple, Texas

$100k-$130k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$93k-$128k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Immediate health and welfare benefits
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Living in Temple

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,383/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
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 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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