Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN- Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting.
We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events – including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses – through personalized and intensive therapy programs.
Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient’s specific challenges and goals.
The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal gem with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Known for its laid-back lifestyle, the city also offers strong healthcare and education sectors.
We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.
We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Wellness & Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
- One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (706 salary observations; 5,778 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $66k–$78k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $87k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)706 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,058 active | 21,950 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,700 in the last 30 days | 4,518 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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