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Tenet Healthcare
San Antonio, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. Plans and modifies treatment programs. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned.

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Healthcare hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Tenet’s hospital operations segment includes 52 acute care and specialty hospitals in nine states, as well as other facilities such as primary and specialty care clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, micro-hospitals and off-campus emergency departments.

Our hospitals are well known for delivering excellent medical care and offering a complete range of services tailored to the needs of each community we serve.

From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world’s leading technologies, we work with multidisciplinary teams of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to the good health and well-being of our neighbors.

Tenet also offers opportunities to work at the corporate level in Dallas, TX and in the markets we serve.

Corporate and executive positions support the mission of the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for administering, interpreting, and evaluating tests and measurements to plan and modify treatment programs. Provides clinical care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatric patients.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current Texas State license. Must possess or obtain an active AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Administration of TestsInterpretation of MeasurementsEvaluation of MeasurementsTreatment PlanningNeonatal CareGeriatric Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (547 salary observations; 4,850 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 35 employers

18
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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$75/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
#4

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$70-$75/hr
+ 44 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 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Opportunities