Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Listed compensation
$70k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job Details:
Level: Experienced, Job Location: AO-Huffmeister - Houston, TX, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $100000.00Salary/year, Seeking a passionate patient-centered Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, and manual therapy to help patients regain mobility, relieve pain, and achieve their best quality of life through expert, compassionate care. Enjoy an autonomous, team-oriented environment with a manageable caseload.
Key Responsibilities
Review physician referrals and patient records to develop tailored treatment plans. Perform comprehensive patient evaluations to assess functional abilities and develop appropriate treatment plans. Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and home care instruction, adjusting treatments as needed.
Document patient care and progress following clinic policies and regulations. Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure coordinated treatment. Educate patients and caregivers on management and prevention strategies. Supervise and mentor assistants, technicians, and students. Support clinic operations, marketing, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient and team interactions. Proficiency in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and use of rehabilitation equipment.
Ability to adapt treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback. Organizational skills for accurate documentation and time management. Commitment to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and upholding OrthoLoneStar’s values and guiding behaviors.
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree or higher (M.S.) in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university Experience: One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred. Outpatient orthopedic and manual therapy experience highly desirable; Orthopaedic or manual therapy certifications preferred but not required.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, therapy protocols, and scientific literature; respond to inquiries from patients, insurance agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Math Ability: Proficient in applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to clinical and operational scenarios. Reasoning Ability: Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; skilled in interpreting complex technical instructions.
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic EMR/PM software. Licensure: Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice, displayed in accordance with Texas State Practice Act.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Delegates appropriately and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, Technicians, and students per state guidelines. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Noise Level: Moderate.
Travel: Primarily works at one clinic but may occasionally travel between locations to provide patient care; travel is not reimbursed.
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs (frequently) and 70 lbs (occasionally), climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Vision Requirements: Close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus; ability to spend 4–5 hours daily in front of a computer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans using manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with care teams, and mentoring assistants and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy and possess a current Texas state license. One to two years of related experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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 ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
30 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution30 jobs · 19 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 19 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward
CVHCare · Hayward, California
Physical Therapist - Studio City
Myo · Los Angeles, California
Physical Therapist - West Hollywood
$90k-$140kPhysical Therapist (PT)
$100k-$130k