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Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$100k

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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

Patient evaluationInterpersonal skillsEMR software

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 pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 19 employers

15
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 403 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Houston, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

Autonomous, team-oriented environment
Manageable caseload
Professional development activities