Physical Therapist (PT)

This Physical Therapy position at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Temple is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Temple, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Neurological disorders, Orthopedic issues, Brain injury care, Spinal cord injury care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Perform systematic patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with various physical and neurological conditions. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient education, discharge planning, and supervise physical therapy assistants and students.

Benefits package: 401k (after 1,000 hours), Employee Assistance Program, Sign-on Bonus $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.