Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN- South Dallas (23083)

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at Crestview Court - Cedar Hill, TX 75104Position Type: PRNJob Category: Physical TherapySetting: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care Communities, and/or Home Health SNF: Crestview Court- Cedar Hill Winsor Gardens- Lancaster Villa at Mountain View- Dallas HH: Dallas, Duncanville, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, DeSota Job Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides high-quality physical therapy services to patients in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Home Health settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA plays a key role in helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in accordance with established treatment plans and regulatory standards.

Key

Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy interventions as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist Provide treatment to patients across SNF, LTC, and home health environments, adapting care to meet individual patient needs Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, gait training, balance activities, and use of adaptive equipment Observe, monitor, and report patient progress, responses to treatment, and any changes in condition to the Physical Therapist Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety awareness, and strategies to promote independence and prevent injury Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control and safety protocols Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated and effective patient care Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations, including HIPAA and clinical practice standards Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all patient and family interactions Qualifications

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing (state-specific) Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health preferred (new graduates welcome to apply) Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us

Flexible part-time schedule Supportive leadership and collaborative care model Opportunity to work across multiple care settings Meaningful work making a direct impact on patient outcomes 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

Deliver physical therapy interventions and therapeutic exercises to patients in skilled nursing, long-term care, and home health settings. Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with a current state-specific license in good standing. Experience in SNF, LTC, or home health is preferred, though new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Adaptive Equipment UsePatient EducationEMR DocumentationHIPAA Compliance

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN- South Dallas (23083) at Pivot Rehabilitation Services 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

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

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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 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.

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Living in Cedar Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,816/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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
CEU reimbursement
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance