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Corpus Christi, Texas

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Physical Therapist- Per Diem- Corpus Christi

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great Physical Therapist opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting.

We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events – including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses – through personalized and intensive therapy programs.

Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient’s specific challenges and goals.

The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is a coastal gem with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Known for its laid-back lifestyle, the city also offers strong healthcare and education sectors.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.

We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Wellness & Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.

What You Bring

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
  • Current State Physical Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningSafety standardsCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (662 salary observations; 5,940 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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 $78k–$99k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$87k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)662 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas1,983 active21,406 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 30 employers
10
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
12
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

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$75/hr
#3

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$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 39 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 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ernest Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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