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Decatur, Texas

Physical Therapy Technician [Sports Rehab PT]

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$11-$14/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

A Physical Therapy Technician (Tech) assists licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and preparing patients for therapy sessions. They help set up equipment, support patient exercises, and ensure a safe and efficient therapy environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional, courteous support to patients throughout their visit.
  • Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment for physical therapy sessions.
  • Assist licensed physical therapists with implementing established treatment plans.
  • Guide patients through assigned exercises under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist.
  • Monitor patients during activities and promptly report concerns or changes to the therapist.
  • Maintain patient flow and ensure therapy sessions operate efficiently and on schedule.
  • Clean, disinfect, organize, and maintain treatment equipment and clinical areas.
  • Perform administrative or clinic support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong interest in healthcare, physical therapy, fitness, or patient care.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
  • Professional, dependable, and punctual.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Comfortable assisting patients with exercises, movement, and basic equipment.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety and infection-control procedures.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, move, or assist with equipment and patients as required.
  • CPR or Basic Life Support certification preferred but not required.

Culture

  • Your clinical judgment is trusted and developed
  • The team is engaged, responsive, and aligned around growth
  • Leadership is accessible and invested in your development
  • You are supported in bringing your full, authentic self to work

Full-Time Benefit Offerings

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Voluntary benefit options
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Employee recognition program

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Exercise GuidanceEquipment SetupPatient MonitoringClinical SupportTime Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (764 salary observations; 4,878 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,653 salary observations; 55,735 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 ~$26k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $27k 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 Therapy Technician [Sports Rehab PT] at Theravolve a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy Aide / Tech — ranked against 131 active Physical Therapy Aide / Tech 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 ~$26k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
86%
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
48%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of 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 Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k
Typical market rent
$1,358/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.

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About Theravolve

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Dallas, Texas

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match
Employee recognition program