Physical Therapist Assistant or Senior PTA - CLC Rehab (Casual 19.99 hrs., No Benefits)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job description

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## This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.

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Physical Therapist Assistant REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. No experience required JOB SUMMARY: Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. Meets required competencies for assigned areas. Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides Supervise physical therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Senior Physical Therapist Assistant REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 5 years related experience. JOB SUMMARY: Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. Meets required competencies for assigned areas. Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides Supervises students as requested. Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels. Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

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Key Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services and treatment to patients while ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and institutional standards. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supervising students or rehabilitation aides.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid license or eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas. While no experience is required for the base role, 5 years of related experience is required for the Senior PTA level.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AdvocacyClinical DocumentationCase ManagementStudent SupervisionInterdisciplinary Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (557 salary observations; 2,167 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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