Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Physical Therapist 9.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$102k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 2mo ago

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

$83K-102K + 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 advocacyClinical mentorship

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (786 salary observations; 5,170 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedics at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 25 employers

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<$95k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
36% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Texas Physical Therapy Specialists logo

About Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
Student loan repayment up to $15,000
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with 4% match
AI clinical documentation support
Structured mentorship
Orthopedic Residency program

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.