Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
Our Core Values Are
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist 1 provides care by evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment. They also educate patients and plan discharges to maximize function.
Essential Functions of the Role
Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.
Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows about reimbursement related to practice setting.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.
Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Dispenses knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.
Key Success Factors
Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must have good communication skills. Be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.
Exhibits exceptional face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
- High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
Certification/License/Registration -
Physical Therapist (PT)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements patient treatment programs to maximize function. They also provide patient education, maintain clinical documentation, and supervise ancillary staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Baylor Scott & White Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 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.
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