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Plano, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant - Garland/Plano/N. Dallas

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Small Hands, Big Hearts, a Merakey Company, we strive to Help Every Angel Reach Therapeutic Success.

We are seeking a Pediatric Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the Garland, Plano and North Dallas area.

Physical Therapist Assistants earn $12.50 per unit. Up to Four Units per hour.

($50.00)

Position Details

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant provides coordinated physical therapy to pediatric patients of various ages in the home setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions

  • Design and administer the therapy treatment plan.
  • Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
  • Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
  • Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
  • Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
  • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (multiple plan options available).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 2% after 1 year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on completed treatments and evaluations.
  • Holiday pay for 7 observed holidays, equivalent to 126 additional units annually.
  • Flexible work schedules—choose when, where, and how much you work.
  • Immediate medical coverage through the American Worker Plan (AWP).
  • Direct deposit with access to past pay stubs via the company portal.
  • User-friendly electronic documentation system (KanTime).
  • Free Care.com membership for family care services.
  • Mission-driven leadership and a supportive workplace culture.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.

Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Current Texas Driver’s License with reliable transportation
  • Virtual Therapy experience

Key Responsibilities

Provide coordinated physical therapy to pediatric patients of various ages within their home settings. Design and administer therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyPatient Care CoordinationInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Plan Administration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,022 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Garland/Plano/N. Dallas at Merakey a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average 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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

2
<$70k
5
$70k-75k
1
$83k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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1-2
0
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2
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

MedCare Pediatric · Crosby, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% 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 Merakey

Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 2% match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Flexible Schedule
Direct Deposit