Physical Therapist ($10,000 Sign On)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$89,000-$110,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Dallas, TX | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | #AOA

Join a collaborative, patient-centered outpatient team where your growth and clinical excellence are supported every day. We are a physician-owned, in-house outpatient clinic, giving our therapists close collaboration with referring providers, streamlined communication, and a truly integrated care model. New grads and experienced PTs thrive here through mentorship, shared expertise, and a culture that values every voice.

  • What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
  • Physician-owned, in-house clinic with immediate access to providers and coordinated care
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus + Competitive Pay ($89,000-$110,000 )
  • Supportive, team-driven culture with daily access to leadership
  • Flexible Scheduling to support strong work-life balance
  • Mentorship for new grads + opportunities for experienced PTs and PTAS to mentor
  • CEU reimbursement to grow skills or pursue specialty certifications

Strong Administrative Support to Streamline Your Day

Comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plans, dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, disability, life insurance, and EAP

Generous PTO plus 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;

Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.

Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;

  • Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;
  • Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;

Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;

Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;

Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;

  • Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;
  • Other duties as assigned.

NON-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies, as directed by Rehab Manager.

Requirements

  • Current Texas Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
  • New graduates and experienced PTs are encouraged to apply

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will perform patient evaluations, create treatment plans, and provide services to improve mobility and relieve pain. They are also responsible for supervising physical therapist assistants and technicians while maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy evaluationTreatment planningPatient mobility improvementPain reliefInjury preventionSupervision of PTAsSupervision of techniciansClinical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (786 salary observations; 5,170 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist ($10,000 Sign On) at Arlington Orthopedics Associates a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 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 ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Arlington Orthopedics Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
CEU reimbursement
Multiple medical plans
Dental/vision
401(k) with employer contributions
Disability insurance
Life insurance
EAP

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 21% 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.