Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$99k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Where Clinicians Thrive: 4x Best Place to Work (2023–2026) | 4+ Star Employer on Glassdoor | Unmatched Culture | $5K Sign-On Bonus Potential

At Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, a member of the Confluent Health family, you’ll step into more than just an outpatient role. You’ll join a clinician-driven team where autonomy, mentorship, and growth are built into your everyday experience.

With an average of 12 patients per day and a scheduling model that puts you in control of your caseload, you’ll have the time to deliver truly amazing care.

You’ll collaborate alongside a highly skilled network of Physical Therapists and clinical leaders who are passionate about developing the next generation of talent, whether that’s through mentorship, residency programs, or leadership pathways. Plus, a potential sign on bonus of up to $5k!

We grow together. We laugh. We do meaningful work that impacts lives.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Pay down your student loans faster – up to $15K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Orthopedic Residency program through TexPTS – Company paid a $15k Value!
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM).
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence and leadership.

Responsibilities

Applying your clinical reasoning to assess movement dysfunction and identify underlying causes through patient history and physical examination.

Collaboratively developing and adjusting evidence-based plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, needs, and lifestyle.

Delivering skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities, to improve function and reduce pain.

  • Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
  • Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).
  • Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care.

About

Compensation: $80K-99K + Sign On Bonus of up to $5k + weekly bonus based on patient volume up to an additional ~$8k per year, average 12 patients per day, and virtually unlimited CEUs! Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient assessmentEvidence-based practicePatient advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedics at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 408 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 408 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$99kOrthopedic Surgery median $89k (middle half $88k–$94k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Texas32 active408 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$12k sign-on · $15k loan repaymentTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings340 in the last 30 days206 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (408 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), 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. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 24 employers
10
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
35% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 408 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Live Oak, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $5K
Student loan repayment up to $15K
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision
Disability
401(K) with 4% employer match
Weekly bonus based on patient volume
Virtually unlimited CEUs

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.