Nacogdoches Medical Center, a nearly 50-year anchor of East Texas healthcare, is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist for day-shift inpatient and outpatient care in Nacogdoches, TX. This is a direct-care PT role embedded within a multidisciplinary team at a full-service community hospital offering advanced service lines including neuroscience, cardiology, oncology, and surgical programs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a collaborative team culture, and the stability of a well-established regional medical center serving a broad East Texas catchment area.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule at Nacogdoches Medical Center — a community hospital with nearly five decades of regional service
- Interdisciplinary team model: PT functions alongside physicians, nursing, and allied health professionals in coordinated care planning
- Responds to physician orders for physical therapy across a diverse inpatient population
- Responsibilities include patient evaluation, test administration and interpretation, chart review, treatment plan development and modification, and functional goal-setting in collaboration with patients and families
- Focus on restoring functional mobility and returning patients to their highest level of independence
- Active service lines supporting PT caseload: cardiology (cath lab and electrophysiology), neuroscience (Brainlab technology, stroke treatment), oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, and bariatric/weight loss surgery
- Neuroscience program features Brainlab technology — a high-acuity environment with neurological and post-surgical rehab needs
- Regional referral catchment spanning East Texas communities seeking specialty care close to home
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Active Texas Physical Therapy license required (or eligibility to obtain)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting preferred
- Ability to administer and interpret standardized PT assessments and adapt treatment plans based on ongoing patient progress
About the Community
Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region defined by towering loblolly pines, rolling terrain, and a genuine small-city character. The area offers a low cost of living, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Angelina National Forest, Lake Nacogdoches, and numerous state parks. Stephen F. Austin State University anchors a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is approximately three hours west, offering major-city amenities within a manageable drive.