Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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Job Description
About the Role
Join ORTHOLONESTAR as a Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Houston, TX 77065Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Review physician referrals and patient records to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations to assess functional abilities and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and home care instruction, adjusting treatments as needed.
- Document patient care and progress following clinic policies and regulations.
Requirements
- Required Skills & Competencies Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient and team interactions.
- Proficiency in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and use of rehabilitation equipment.
- Ability to adapt treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join ORTHOLONESTAR as a Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at ORTHOLONESTAR a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at ORTHOLONESTAR is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
ORTHOLONESTAR lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $100k annually.
This is approximately 83% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($70k–$100k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation Equipment, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will develop tailored treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient evaluations, delivering manual therapy, exercises, and modalities to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Responsibilities also include documenting patient progress, collaborating with ca...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Posted
2mo ago
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