Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Plano, TX (21854)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $33/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at Carrara - Plano, TX 75093Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Physical TherapyFull-time or Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits

Competitive Pay for FT starting at $33/hour 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free CEU’s Qualifications

Essential Functions

Treats patients as directed by the physical therapist Records treatments given in medical record Participates in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings Communicates with supervising therapist, rehab director and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans Participates in facility in-service training programs Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure and state Physical Therapy rules Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Current license in practicing state Must have good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients’ family members, and staff Must be capable of performing the Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat patients as directed by the physical therapist and accurately record all treatments given in the medical record. They will also participate in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings, communicating progress and plans to the supervising therapist and team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Essential requirements include good communication skills and the ability to relate professionally and positively to patients, families, and staff, while being capable of performing all job responsibilities.

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentRecord KeepingInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k 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 Therapist Assistant (PTA) Plano, TX (21854) at Pivot Rehabilitation Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant 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 ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

1
$56k
4
$65k-75k
1
$83k
2
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pivot Rehabilitation Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEUs