Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Nealy Pierce, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

PTO 4 weeks

Relocation assistance

Medical & dental insurance

401k match

MedBridge subscription

Job summary

Nealy Pierce is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an acute care role in San Antonio. The hospital offers a 9‑month mentorship and onboarding program and builds time into schedules for documentation.

Fully benefits-eligible with medical and dental insurance, 401k with match, and a MedBridge subscription. Relocation assistance is available, and the position includes a 5‑8 shift pattern with 8:00 am–4:30 pm hours and a 1-in-4 weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (NPTE).
• Passion for Acute Care and desire to treat 1:1.
• Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists.
• Experience in the Acute Care setting is preferred.
• Collaborative, team‑building personality style.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 physical therapy in acute care settings.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams for patient-centric care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and expectations.
• Participate in a mentorship program and onboarding process.

Skills

Licensed PT (NPTE)

Acute care focus

1:1 patient care

Team-oriented

Education

DPT or PT degree

Job description

• 100% Acute Care (Diverse caseload covers all units: ICU, Neuro, Cardiac, Ortho, Oncology, Med/Surg )
• Adult, Geriatric, and Pediatric patient population
• 9‑month structured mentorship and onboarding program
• Time built into your schedule for documentation
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid Time Off - 4 weeks
• Full benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401k match
• MedBridge subscription

Highlights/Benefits:

• 100% Acute Care (Diverse caseload covers all units: ICU, Neuro, Cardiac, Ortho, Oncology, Med/Surg )
• Adult, Geriatric, and Pediatric patient population
• 9‑month structured mentorship and onboarding program
• Time built into your schedule for documentation
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid Time Off - 4 weeks
• Full benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401k match
• MedBridge subscription

About the Hospital:

• 250+ bed Trauma Center
• Join a collaborative team of 20+ PTs, OTs, and SLPs in acute care, plus more in other settings

Schedule:

• Full-time permanent position working 5-8's
  • 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • 1in4 Weekend Rotation

About the Position:

Our ideal candidate will possess the heart of a servant leader who truly cares about patient care. We are not looking for an individual who is just looking for their next "job" but someone who wants to invest in a career to help patients understand what has happened to their bodies through their injury/condition. Education of the patient is the number one priority in helping them realize how their body will react to treatment and where they will go once they leave the hospital.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (NPTE)
• Passion for Acute Care and desire to treat 1:1
• Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists
• Experience in the Acute Care setting is preferred
• Collaborative, team‑building personality style

ABOUT US

Nealy Pierce is leading the way for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) positions. We take the time to understand your situation and what is most important to you before recommending any opportunity. If you are looking for another position, check out our Available Positions @ https://www.nealypierce.com/job. We are working on new positions all the time, so if you can't find what you're looking for email [e-mail] and a Career Consultant will reach out to you to get a better understanding of what you're looking for and if we have something available.