UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
UT Health East Texas Home Health
Make a meaningful impact—on your schedule.
We’re seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. In this role, you’ll help patients regain independence, improve mobility, and safely return to daily life—all from the comfort of their homes.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Meaningful 1:1 patient care
- Supportive clinical team environment
- Opportunity to work independently in the field
What You’LL Do
- Provide in-home therapy services under a licensed Physical Therapist
- Guide patients through personalized exercise and mobility programs
- Track progress and communicate updates to the care team
- Educate patients and families to support recovery and prevent re-injury
What You’LL Need
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Texas
- Current CPR certification (AHA)
- Valid driver’s license & auto insurance
- Home health experience (preferred)
- Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (a plus)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home therapy services under a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve mobility. Track patient progress, communicate updates to the care team, and educate families on recovery and injury prevention.
Requirements
Requires a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Texas, current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Home health experience and familiarity with HomeCare HomeBase are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)). 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.
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Living in Palestine
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $216k
- Typical market rent
- $1,500/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.