Physical Therapy Technician

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is seeking an entry-level support assistant to assist patients during physical therapy sessions, help with check-ins and scheduling, and keep treatment areas prepared and organized.

The role involves liaison work between therapists and patients, basic clerical duties, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure smooth therapy sessions in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices and processes.
• Knowledge of coding procedures.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and senior level technicians with providing patient treatment.
• Assists with patient check-ins and scheduling.
• Maintains, organizes and cleans treatment areas, ensuring area is prepped for each therapy session.
• Assists with various basic clinic operations as assigned.
• Assists patients with moving to and from various treatment areas and equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks to include ordering supplies, answering the phone, completing insurance forms and any other related activities.
• Serves as a liaison between physical therapist and patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

PT principles knowledge

Coding procedures

Microsoft Office

EMR

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting patients in various capacities during sessions in support of physical therapy evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and senior level technicians with providing patient treatment.
• Assists with patient check-ins and scheduling.
• Maintains, organizes and cleans treatment areas, ensuring area is prepped for each therapy session.
• Assists with various basic clinic operations as assigned.
• Assists patient's with moving to and from various treatment areas and equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks to include ordering supplies, answering the phone, completing insurance forms and any other related activities.
• Serves as a liaison between physical therapist and patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry level knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices and processes.
• Knowledge of coding procedures.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.

Required Skills

• One (1) year related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7605
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 08:32 PM
• Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/09/2026, 08:32 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O9293 - HOPD Therapy Svcs MARC, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department O9293 - HOPD Therapy Svcs MARC