Physical Therapist - Orthopedics
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.
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 in the state of Texas.
- Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care.
About
Compensation: $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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedics at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists a 7.5 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 408 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$102k | Orthopedic Surgery median $88k (middle half $85k–$93k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Texas | 32 active | 408 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $12k sign-on · $15k loan repayment | Texas 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 listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 206 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 |
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.
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