Physical Therapist - Urgent Care

This position is incentive eligible.

New Hires may receive up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

This position will be based in a clinic in the Southwest Austin area near zip code 78746.

CareNow is seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care in an urgent care setting while helping shape and grow a developing physical therapy program. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions while collaborating closely with medical providers to ensure efficient, coordinated care.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Typical four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts
• No weekends
• Primarily appointment-based care with capacity for walk-in musculoskeletal patients
• No hospital rounding responsibilities and no ER call requirements
• Technician support available in New Braunfels and San Antonio
• On-site X-ray and imaging services support timely clinical decision-making
• Exposure to occupational medicine and workers' compensation patient populations
• Opportunity to help shape, grow, and influence a developing PT program

Your impact:

You will evaluate and treat patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions while collaborating closely with medical providers in the clinic. With imaging available on site and the ability to initiate treatment during the same episode of care, you can help patients move from evaluation to a clear recovery plan efficiently.

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess strength, mobility, balance, and functional capacity
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals
• Administer therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, and appropriate physical modalities
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans to support optimal outcomes
• Conduct focused musculoskeletal evaluations for scheduled and walk-in patients in an urgent care environment
• Identify clinical red flags and collaborate with providers on next steps, including on-site imaging or referrals when appropriate
• Initiate treatment during same-day visits to support timely recovery and return to function
• Treat a varied patient population that may include occupational medicine and workers' compensation injuries
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, and injury-prevention strategies
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students in accordance with state practice acts and organizational policy
• Partner with clinic leadership and providers to help develop workflows and grow the PT program
• Support clinic operations and contribute to a positive, efficient patient experience

 You should have:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS, MS, or DPT required)
• Current state Physical Therapy license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Clinical experience in outpatient, rehabilitation, or a similar setting; urgent care experience is preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach to working with providers and interdisciplinary partners
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care

Benefits

CareNow, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include

• Competitive compensation
• Day Shift - 10 hours days during the week
• Outpatient only with no hospital rounds or ER call
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO including paid time off for CM

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

CareNow® urgent care delivers quality, convenient, patient-centered urgent care with unparalleled service. In our more than 225 clinics, our physician-driven focus is centered on providing extensive resources and support to our dedicated clinical teams. We offer a wide range urgent care services for the entire family. CareNow urgent care is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprised of 183 hospitals and more than 2,300 sites of care, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. Our more than 283,000 HCA colleagues are connected by a single purpose - to give patients healthier tomorrows. If you're passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care, growing your career within a company with a large support network and vast growth possibilities, and have an enthusiastic, collaborative spirit, we'd love to meet you!

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.