Part-Time

Physical Therapy Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Doctors of Physical Therapy

Doctors of Physical Therapy

51-200 employees

Therapist-owned private physical therapy network

Compensation Overview

$12 - $13/hr

Corpus Christi, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2)
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Required Skills
Patient Care
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • The candidate must have a friendly and approachable personality and be comfortable interacting with people.
  • The candidate should be passionate about exercise, sports, anatomy, and physiology.
  • The candidate must be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
  • The candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing demands.
  • The candidate must be comfortable with computer systems and software.
  • The candidate must be willing to support and collaborate with teammates.
  • The candidate should be eager to learn and grow, open to feedback, and committed to improvement.
  • The role requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
  • The candidate must be able to routinely lift 5–35 pounds, carry 5–10 pounds, push 5–150 pounds, and sustain a grip of 40–50 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to guard lift loads of 120–140 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Assist providers during patient exercises and treatments.
  • Guide patients and help ensure that their visits are smooth and enjoyable.
  • Assist the Front Office Coordinator by greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering calls, and handling copays.
  • Maintain communication between providers, patients, and front-office staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a physical therapy or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in healthcare or exercise science is preferred but not required.
Doctors of Physical Therapy

Doctors of Physical Therapy

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Empower unites private physical therapy practices in the Southwest into a therapist-owned network that emphasizes a people-first culture. It delivers physical therapy care through its clinics in AZ, CA, TX, and LA, with therapists leading and collaborating across practices to provide high-quality care and meaningful outcomes for patients. Unlike typical chains, Empower keeps clinician ownership and local autonomy while sharing best practices and standards across the network, focusing on clinical excellence and a strong patient experience. The goal is to help people achieve a higher level of functional living by delivering effective therapy, supporting communities, and advancing the physical therapy profession.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 26, 2026 Kenosha grand opening shows continued clinic expansion despite crowded markets.
  • APTA reported record 19,236 DPT applicants in 2025-26, sustaining recruiting demand.
  • Empower's 2025 combination created nearly 160 locations, increasing referral density and payer leverage.

What critics are saying

  • The July 1, 2026 student-loan rule threatens future DPT enrollment and therapist pipelines.
  • Sixty-plus clinics across multiple states face reimbursement pressure if worker-comp contracts soften in 2026.
  • A national consolidation failure would leave Sheridan-backed rollups burdened by integration debt and culture drift.

What makes Doctors of Physical Therapy unique

  • Aaron Kraai unified Empower and DPT in December 2024 across 11 states.
  • Empower pairs therapist ownership with outpatient and industrial services, unlike commodity clinic chains.
  • DPT now runs 140-plus locations, giving scale without abandoning local clinic brands.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Mentorship Program

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

MedBridge subscription

Employee Referral Bonus

Continued Education Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Business Wire
Jan 22nd, 2024
Empower Physical Therapy Adds 4 Southern California Locations

PHOENIX-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists ("HBPTS"), located in Orange County California.

Business Wire
Mar 13th, 2023
Empower Physical Therapy Adds 7 Texas Locations

Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Spectrum Therapy Consultants (“STC”), located in El Paso, Texas. Founder-owner, Sandra Ter