<p>A Physical Therapist II opportunity is available at an acute care hospital within a large multi-facility health system in San Antonio, Texas. This role spans the full continuum of PT practice — neonatal through geriatric — across both inpatient and outpatient settings, making it well suited for a clinician who wants broad clinical exposure and a clear advancement pathway. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on experience signals genuine investment in the right candidate. San Antonio's size, affordability, and culture make this a compelling destination for therapists relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $7,500, commensurate with experience</li> <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>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary supplemental benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-spectrum patient population: neonatal through geriatric, requiring demonstrated clinical competency across age groups</li> <li>Dual-setting practice encompassing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy</li> <li>Responsibilities include administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements, as well as planning and modifying individualized treatment programs</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals</li> <li>Part of a large acute care and specialty hospital network operating 52 hospitals across nine states, with access to system-wide resources, protocols, and technology</li> <li>Advancement structure in place: Physical Therapist Level II designation available after completion of three full years of experience (beginning of the fourth year)</li> <li>Spanish language proficiency valued given San Antonio's bilingual patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred</li> <li>Active Texas State Physical Therapy license required prior to start; new graduates must obtain licensure prior to orientation</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>No prior work experience required for entry; Physical Therapist Level II eligibility begins after three full years of practice</li> <li>Preferred: clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings; familiarity with marketing and business operations is a plus</li> <li>Spanish language proficiency preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most affordable major metros in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable urban markets. The city blends deep cultural heritage — rooted in its Spanish colonial history and vibrant Latino culture — with a thriving culinary scene, the iconic River Walk, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, swimming, and outdoor recreation. Excellent public and private school options, a strong military and veteran community, and a warm climate year-round make San Antonio an attractive long-term home for healthcare professionals at any stage of their career.</p>