Physical Therapy Technician [Sports Rehab PT]
Listed compensation
$11-$14/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
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