Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapist (DPT)

Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday | No Weekends | No Routine Evenings | No On-Call

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Physical Therapist (DPT) to join a growing outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, implementing evidence-based treatment interventions, performing re-evaluations, discharge planning, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, communicating with referring providers, and supervising support staff as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and establish individualized plans of care.
• Provide evidence-based treatment interventions for orthopedic and sports medicine patients.
• Conduct re-evaluations and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with APTA standards and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), technicians, and students as appropriate.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, prognosis, home exercise programs (HEP), wellness, and injury prevention.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, mentorship programs, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Current Texas Physical Therapist License (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current CPR Certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of outpatient orthopedic experience.
• Manual Therapy experience.
• Sports Medicine experience.
• Strong interpersonal and patient relationship skills.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.

Patient Population

The Physical Therapist will primarily treat:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Older Adults

Common diagnoses include:

• Orthopedic Conditions
• Sports Medicine Injuries
• Post-operative Rehabilitation
• Work-related Injuries
• General Musculoskeletal Conditions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Bonus Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Company-Paid Continuing Education Subscription
• Structured Mentorship & Clinical Development Programs
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Career Growth & Advancement