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

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