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3DPT
Dallas, Texas

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$70k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant

Build Your PTA Career Where Great Patient Care Comes First

At 3D Physical Therapy, we believe exceptional patient care starts with creating an environment where great clinicians can thrive.

We're a PT-owned outpatient orthopedic practice in Dallas built around a simple philosophy: quality over quantity. Our PTAs are valued members of the clinical team who play an important role in helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes and an exceptional experience throughout their recovery.

If you're looking for a practice where you can strengthen your clinical skills, collaborate closely with physical therapists, and build a long-term career as a PTA, we'd love to meet you.

What Practicing at 3DPT Looks Like

Our clinicians typically treat 9–11 patients per day, allowing you to focus on your patients rather than simply moving people through a high-volume schedule.

  • As an orthopedic PTA at 3DPT, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Treat a diverse outpatient orthopedic caseload under the direction of our Physical Therapists
  • Carry out individualized plans of care using therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, movement-based treatment, and patient education
  • Progress treatments based on patient response and communicate clinical observations with the supervising PT
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their recovery
  • Collaborate closely with PTs, PTAs, and other members of the clinical team
  • Develop your orthopedic clinical skills through mentorship and continuing education
  • Contribute ideas and have a voice in how we continue improving the patient experience

The Kind of PTA Who Thrives Here

Clinical skills are important, but how you approach your patients, teammates, and professional growth matters just as much.

We're Looking for a PTA Who

  • Creates an exceptional experience for every patient
  • Takes ownership of their responsibilities and results
  • Is self-motivated and solution-oriented
  • Communicates effectively with patients and the clinical team
  • Brings positive energy to the clinic
  • Values feedback and continued professional growth
  • Wants to be an active member of a collaborative PT/PTA team
  • Experienced PTAs and early-career clinicians with a strong growth mindset are both encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current or eligible Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license
  • Interest or experience in outpatient orthopedics
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Build a Career, Not Just a Caseload

We want 3DPT to be a place where talented PTAs can build long-term careers.

As you grow professionally, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your orthopedic expertise, develop specialty interests, mentor others, and take on additional responsibilities within the organization.

We Support That Growth With

  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid APTA/TPTA professional membership fees
  • Support for advanced education and specialty development
  • Clinical mentorship and professional development
  • Opportunities for continued growth within 3DPT

Compensation, Benefits & Balance

  • We believe clinicians should be rewarded for helping both their patients and the practice succeed.
  • 3DPT offers:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities
  • $5,000 retention bonus for this position
  • BCBS medical insurance and dental coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Manageable patient volume
  • Weekly team lunches

Why 3DPT?

3D Physical Therapy is privately owned and operated by physical therapists. Clinical decisions are made by clinicians—not distant corporate executives.

Our vision is to intentionally set the Gold Standard in Physical Therapy by enhancing lives and empowering people through passion & purpose.

We're building a company where patients receive an exceptional experience and talented PTAs are respected as important members of the clinical team.

If that's the kind of environment where you want to build your PTA career, we'd love to talk.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat a diverse outpatient orthopedic caseload by implementing individualized plans of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They will also monitor patient progress, adjust treatments based on clinical observations, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentCollaborationCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at 3DPT a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About 3DPT

Medical Practices
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education allowance
Paid APTA/TPTA professional membership fees
Support for advanced education and specialty development
Clinical mentorship and professional development
Quarterly bonus opportunities
$5,000 retention bonus
BCBS medical insurance and dental coverage
Retirement plan with company match