Pays $55k-$83k — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (9 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem PTA home health. Weekend rotation required. $55,329-$82,993/year. Longview, TX.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Weekend Rotation in Longview, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55,329 - $82,993
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Weekend Rotation.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will perform treatments, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients while following an established plan of care. They are responsible for observing and reporting patient responses to the supervising physical therapist and coordinating care with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current license or certification to practice as a physical therapist assistant in the state of practice. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle are required for home visits.
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 ~$88k (441 salary observations; 1,948 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 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)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,049 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% 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. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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