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Direct Orthopedic Care
Round Rock, Texas

Physical Therapist Tech

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 13m ago · Verified live

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 physical therapists in restoring patient functioning and performing necessary clerical duties. They are responsible for monitoring vital signs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe treatment environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceVital signs monitoringPatient careEquipment operationSafety complianceOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunicationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (214 salary observations; 1,140 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 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 ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$41k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 25 employers

15
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Physical Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

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 Round Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$336k
Typical market rent
$1,741/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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