Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedics at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists 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.

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists lists compensation for this psychologist position at $75k to $90k annually.

This is approximately 84% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This position is based in Austin, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Reasoning, Patient Assessment, Evidence-Based Care, Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Neuromuscular Re-Education, Patient Advocacy, Outcome Tracking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will assess movement dysfunction and develop evidence-based plans of care tailored to each patient's goals. They will deliver skilled interventions and track patient outcomes to adjust treatment as necessary.

Benefits package: Student Loan Repayment Program, Paid Trainings, Certifications, Education Programs, Unlimited CEUs, Orthopedic Residency Program, Weekly Bonus, AI Clinical Documentation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.