Physical Therapist - Ortho/Sports

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

$80K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).
  • Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Apply clinical reasoning to assess movement dysfunction and identify underlying causes.
  • Develop and adjust evidence-based plans of care collaboratively with patients.
  • Deliver skilled interventions to improve function and reduce pain.
  • Track meaningful patient outcomes and adjust your approach based on progress.
  • Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for patients throughout their recovery.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $10K.
  • Weekly bonus based on patient volume, potentially up to $8K per year.
  • PRN pay for Saturday Clinics adding ~$2K or more per year.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
  • 401(K) plan with 4% employer match.
  • Virtually unlimited continuing education units (CEUs).
Full Job Description
Overview

At Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, a member of the Confluent Health family, our SMASA partner locations offer a truly distinctive outpatient experience built around the longstanding excellence of Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio. As a premier San Antonio sports medicine and orthopedic group with deep roots in the community and a long history of caring for athletes and active individuals, SMASA brings a legacy of high-level sports care and trusted team coverage. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, while supporting athletes in high school, university, and professional club programs. These clinics include exposure to performance-based rehab, meaningful physician collaboration, and strong clinician mentorship in a setting designed to help you deliver exceptional care- and help physical therapists achieve their board certification.

Beyond the clinic, Texas offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat. With no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and access to a vibrant city like San Antonio as well as more close-knit communities, you have flexibility in how and where you live. Whether you're drawn to live music, great food, outdoor activities, or simply a strong sense of community, Texas provides the opportunity to grow your career in a high-impact sports setting while still enjoying a well-rounded life outside of work.

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.
  • Training, mentoring, and support to achieve ABPTS board certification
  • 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

Compensation: $80K-99K + Sign On Bonus of up to $10K + weekly bonus based on patient volume up to an additional ~$8k per year + PRN pay for Saturday Clinics making an additional ~$2k or more per year, and virtually unlimited CEUs! Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

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