Therapist Physical PRN

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Job Description

Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital in Denton

We are seeking a highly motivated Physical Therapist to join our acute care team at Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Denton.

This PRN role involves evaluating and treating patients recovering from cardiac surgeries, heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions to improve their functional independence and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care and a passion for working with patients recovering from complex medical conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your cardiovascular rehabilitation expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

This position will cross-train at Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Rehabilitation as well. This unique opportunity allows you to utilize and enhance your professional growth in two distinct settings, collaborate with our interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery across the continuum of care.

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.

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 PRN cares for patients by evaluating, planning, implementing treatment, educating, and planning discharge 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.

Imparts 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 at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must have good communication skills. Relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.

Exhibits proven 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, treats, and monitors patients recovering from cardiac conditions to improve functional independence. They also perform clinical documentation, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary medical team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical therapyCardiac rehabilitationPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationComputer proficiencyMultitaskingRehabilitation equipment operation

Mental Health Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

23
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Denton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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