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Carrollton, Texas

Physical Therapist Tech

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

The PT Tech assists with restoration of guest functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability under the direct supervision of the staff physical therapist. Assist guests to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning. Perform clerical duties, assist with posting of guest charges, participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, and all safety programs.

Essential Functions

  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
  • Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the staff physical therapist.
  • Ability to monitor vital signs
  • Communicate any changes in condition to staff physical therapist or other facility personnel as

appropriate

  • Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly
  • Interact professionally with guests/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care
  • Prepare and clean treatment area for guest use. Perform final cleaning at close of day
  • Record treatment/service revisions in accordance with department policy
  • Demonstrate ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situation
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

  • Adhere to dress code
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Maintain guest confidentiality at all times.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive

attitude

  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
  • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Pushing and pulling heavy objects
  • Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Tech assists the staff physical therapist in providing patient treatments and monitoring vital signs to support guest recovery. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, cleaning treatment areas, and performing necessary clerical duties.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceVital signs monitoringEquipment maintenancePatient careSafety complianceOrganizational skillsTime managementDocumentationCommunicationAttention to detailFlexibility

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 40 employers

23
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 40 employers

CME allowance
81%
401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Below most Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings for work-life

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

Living in Carrollton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$1,655/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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