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StarCare Physical Therapy
Northlake, TX, US

Physical Therapy Technician PT Tech

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$12-$17/hr

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Job Description

About Us

StarCare Physical Therapy is a growing outpatient physical therapy clinic located in Northlake, TX. We are committed to providing high-quality, personalized patient care in a welcoming and professional environment.

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, compassionate, and hardworking Physical Therapy Technician (PT Tech) to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in physical therapy, kinesiology, exercise science, sports medicine, or pursuing a career in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Assist licensed physical therapists with daily patient care activities under their supervision.

Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises as directed by the physical therapist.

Prepare treatment areas and equipment before patient appointments.

Assist patients with safe positioning and movement during therapy sessions.

Clean, sanitize, and organize treatment tables, exercise equipment, and therapy areas.

Monitor patients during assigned activities and communicate any concerns to the treating therapist.

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming clinical environment.

Help manage patient flow to keep appointments running efficiently.

Assist with laundry, supplies, inventory, and daily clinic organization.

Provide occasional front desk support, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients.

Follow HIPAA regulations, infection control procedures, and clinic policies.

Perform other clinic-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Previous experience in a physical therapy clinic, rehabilitation center, gym, or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.

Students pursuing physical therapy, kinesiology, exercise science, or related healthcare degrees are encouraged to apply.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy outpatient environment.

Comfortable standing, walking, and assisting patients throughout the shift.

Dependable, punctual, and able to work well with a team.

Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

No prior PT Tech experience required. Training will be provided.

What We Offer

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.

Hands-on experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.

Opportunity to work directly with experienced physical therapists.

Supportive, friendly, and professional work environment.

Opportunities to learn about rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, and patient care.

Potential for professional growth based on performance.

Work Schedule: Clinic Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (lunch break 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Tuesday, Thursday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Full-time and part-time schedules are available based on clinic needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with their availability on starpt2611@gmail.com

Join StarCare Physical Therapy and become part of a growing team dedicated to helping patients recover, move better, and improve their quality of life!

StarCare Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Clinical environment maintenanceHIPAA complianceMultitaskingCustomer serviceEquipment sanitizationPatient flow management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (637 salary observations; 5,874 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy aide / techranked against 131 Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $88k–$94k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$87k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)637 state / 12,162 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,064 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (131 Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapy Technician PT Tech at StarCare Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy Aide / Tech — ranked against 131 active Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 24 employers
14
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k
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#3

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$2800/week
#4

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$110k-$145k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
Hands-on outpatient experience
Training provided
Potential for professional growth

Living in Northlake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$432k
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.