Physical Therapist Assistant - Garland

Upstream Rehabilitation

3 days ago

Garland, Texas$29-$35 an hourFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics, Competitive Pay in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $29 - $35/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient careMobility improvementTreatment planningClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceRehabilitation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Garland at Upstream Rehabilitation 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, no night shifts.

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 Upstream Rehabilitation 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Garland, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedics, Patient care, Mobility improvement, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based practice, Rehabilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Track patient progress and collaborate with the clinical team to improve patient mobility and function.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay ($29-$35/hr), Monthly Clinical Bonus, 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance Option, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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