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Brownsville, Texas

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Per Diem, Rotate

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.

Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first.

Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, and implement specific physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients. Function as part of an interdisciplinary team providing patient assessments and individualized care planning.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy, State Licensure, and AHA BLS certification. A Doctorate in Physical Therapy and 2 years of healthcare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPhysical Therapy Implementation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% 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).

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

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 32 employers

24
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Ironside Human Resources · Plevna, Montana

$80/hr
#2

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Brownsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,583/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.0
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 · Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities