Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75,000-80,000

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time | Amarillo, TX

Join a Growing, Therapist-Owned Team

Optimal Physical Therapy is looking for a full-time, self-motivated physical therapist who is dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care.

Join our innovative physical therapy team where you will leverage advanced AI tools and cutting edge EMR, earn meaningful revenue share, and accelerate your professional growth in a forward-thinking clinic.

We are a well-established, therapist-owned, outpatient physical therapy clinic serving The Greater Amarillo Area with a variety of specialties.

We are currently expanding our practice, opening a fourth clinic inside a medical office building. This clinic will provide general orthopedic care with an additional emphasis on overall wellness.

As a therapist-owned practice, we prioritize quality patient care, collaborative teamwork, and professional growth. When visiting our clinic, patients experience prompt scheduling, unparalleled customer service, and specialized treatment. At Optimal, you'll have the resources you need to deliver outstanding care as part of a supportive team that values mentorship, collaboration, and work-life balance.

There is a great opportunity for future advancement to Clinic Director. Our company provides an excellent opportunity for those clinicians who wish to grow and advance their clinical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills. We set the bar high in our expectations, but we also give you the necessary tools, time, and training to be successful. We offer an environment focused on your professional and financial growth.

Curious what it’s like to work at Optimal Physical Therapy? Email us at aletta@optimalptsolutions.com to set up a time to visit one of our facilities.

What we offer:? Therapist-owned? Schedule autonomy? Individualized Mentorship? Leadership Development? Continuing Education Reimbursement and MedBridge Access? Competitive Quarterly Bonus Opportunity? 401k with company match up to 4%? Health, Dental, and Vision?

100% Paid Telehealth Benefits (enrolled employees and family)? Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution? Life Insurance? Short and Long Term Disability? Flexible Paid Time Off and Holidays? Innovative EMR with AI features? AI compliance chart audit system?

Access to SoFi at Work for Preferential Lending and Refinance Rates? Professional Development? Small, Locally owned and well established clinic that Centers Around Quality Patient Care with Large Employer Resources? Sign on bonus and tuition reimbursement options

Requirements

Required Qualifications:? Degree from an accredited physical therapy program? Active Texas Physical Therapy License? Experience in outpatient orthopedics? Strong communication and interpersonal skills? Ability to thrive in a team environment.? Physical Demands

  • High-level visual and auditory acuity for monitoring patient care
  • Ability to move frequently throughout the clinic
  • Ability to walk or stand at least 5 hours a day
  • Occasional overhead and low reaching
  • Ability to lift and/or carry over 40 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to push/pull over 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time

Salary Description

Compensation: $75,000-80,000

Why Choose Optimal Physical Therapy?

Since opening in 2011, Optimal Physical Therapy has grown into one of the leading outpatient physical therapy practices serving Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Our reputation has been built on personalized care, clinical excellence, and a culture where therapists genuinely enjoy working together.

We believe exceptional patient outcomes begin with supporting our clinicians. You'll work alongside experienced therapists who collaborate daily, share knowledge, and encourage continued professional development.

If you're ready to build your career with a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and excellent patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

#OptimalPT

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care within an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborate with a therapist-owned team to deliver specialized treatment and contribute to the growth of a new clinic location.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team CollaborationEMR ProficiencyPatient Monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (608 salary observations; 5,717 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,875 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$80kPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $85k–$99k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)608 state / 11,670 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,062 active22,009 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,875 Physical Therapy 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 Therapist at PT Partners - Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,875 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 21 employers
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<$95k
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7
$115k-135k
7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Partners - Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Amarillo, Texas

Benefits & Perks

Therapist-owned practice
Schedule autonomy
Individualized mentorship
Leadership development
Continuing education reimbursement
MedBridge access
Quarterly bonus opportunity
401k with 4% match

Living in Amarillo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
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 · Amarillo, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.