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San Antonio, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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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.

Qualifications

Education

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience

Minimum Experience

No previous work experience necessary. After completion of 3 full years/beginning of 4th year may be eligible for Physical Therapist Level II.

Preferred Experience

Clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient care, as well as marketing and business familiarity

Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensure

NEW GRADUATES: Possession of current Texas State license prior to orientation. ALL OTHERS: Possession of current Texas State license.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e. g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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

The physical therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. They are also tasked with planning and modifying treatment programs to ensure clinical competency.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningNeonatal careGeriatric careOutpatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (797 salary observations; 5,237 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $90k (middle half $88k–$93k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)797 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,072 active21,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 28 employers
14
<$105k
12
$105k-125k
1
$130k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Greeley, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist In Home Healthcare

$68-$76/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 36 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 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development and Continuing Education
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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