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Nacogdoches, Texas

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Embark on a rewarding career with Nacogdoches Medical Center 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 Nacogdoches Medical Center, 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: Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment.

Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients. Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide patient assessments and individualized care planning.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and AHA BLS certification. A Doctorate in Physical Therapy and 2 years of healthcare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Re-assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 32 employers

24
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $165000.00
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Nacogdoches

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

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Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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