Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Overview

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$5,000 sign-on bonus available to FULL-TIME therapists!

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company. We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered. Why Reliant:

Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)

  • Great Corporate Support
  • Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
  • A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry

Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Multiple plans to choose from
  • Life Insurance (Free and add-on)
  • 401K
  • PTO (Increased over time)
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • CEU Courses provided by CEU 360
  • Tuition Repayment Programs
  • Clinical Leadership Support
  • Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant

Summary: Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.

Build a strong physical therapy program.

Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.

Maintain a valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.

Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.

Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience:
  • A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

Computer Skills

  • Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
  • Basic Internet navigation skills

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license

Interested in learning about us or other opportunities? Please visit our website.*complete job description available upon request

Key Skills

Functional Ability AssessmentComplianceInterpersonal SkillsComputer Literacy

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (200 salary observations; 740 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top Pta Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

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<$60k
3
$73k
5
$75k-90k
1
$100k
1
$106k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution14 jobs · 13 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Welbe Health · San Jose, California

$38.74-$51.14/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Hutto, Texas

$75k-$100k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

$35-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

$26-$40/hr
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Baird

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Median resident rent
$622/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Abilene, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
PTO
CEU Courses
Tuition Repayment Programs
Flexible Schedules
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus