<p>Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist for its acute care inpatient service. This is a days-only position within a large, faith-inspired health system that spans six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a dedicated School of Health Professions — offering genuine depth of collegial support, clinical resources, and career advancement. New graduates are welcome, and a structured Level II advancement pathway begins after three years of practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Structured clinical advancement: eligibility for Physical Therapist Level II designation after completion of three full years of practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, daytime schedule in an acute care inpatient setting</li> <li>Caseload spans adult patients across the full spectrum of acute care acuity</li> <li>Responsibilities include evaluation, test and measurement interpretation, treatment planning, and ongoing plan modification based on patient progress</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary model: active coordination with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and discharge planners throughout the care continuum</li> <li>Clinical education role: provides supervision and instruction to PT students on rotation</li> <li>In-service education responsibilities to nursing and support staff</li> <li>Supervision of supportive personnel in the administration of treatment plans</li> <li>Part of a system that includes six full-service hospitals, a dedicated pediatric hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>Performance Improvement participation built into the role</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; Master's or Doctorate degree preferred</li> <li>Active Texas State Physical Therapy license required prior to orientation (new graduates must obtain licensure before start date)</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire (ARC accepted at hire)</li> <li>No prior work experience required — new graduates are encouraged to apply</li> <li>Preferred: clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings; familiarity with marketing and business operations</li> <li>Spanish language proficiency preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is one of the most dynamic and affordable major cities in the United States, offering a rich blend of cultural heritage, world-class dining, and year-round outdoor recreation along the famed River Walk and beyond. With a low cost of living relative to other large metros, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the South. The city's deep military presence, diverse population, and bilingual character make Spanish proficiency a genuine professional asset here — and a natural fit for clinicians who want their skills to translate directly into patient impact.</p>