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Therapist Physical 1

Baylor Scott & White Health

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Location
Waco, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physical Therapist LicenseBLS Or Within 30 Days

Job overview

The Physical Therapist 1 evaluates, plans, and implements treatment to help patients maximize function. The role includes monitoring patients, modifying therapy programs and goals, educating patients and families, and planning discharges. The therapist also documents care, communicates with the medical team, supervises ancillary staff and learners, and advances clinical practice through ongoing education and evidence-based methods.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer ProficiencyRehabilitation Equipment OperationAttention to DetailMultitaskingProductivity

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's Plus 2 YearsLess Than 1 Year ExperiencePhysical Therapist LicenseBLS or Within 30 Days

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.

  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist 1 provides care by evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment. They also educate patients and plan discharges to maximize function.

Essential Functions of the Role

  • Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.

  • Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows about reimbursement related to practice setting.

  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.

  • Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.

  • Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.

  • Dispenses knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.

  • Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors

  • Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

  • Must have good communication skills. Be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.

  • Exhibits exceptional face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

  • Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.

  • High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.

  • Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

  • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,466 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$80–109K/yr258 salary ranges
  • Texas median$50–60/hr123 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 849 open Physical Therapist jobs in Texas and 10,466 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,870 postings).
Education
3,939 of the 10,466 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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