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Temple, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) FT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

AVIR AT ADAMS, a skilled nursing and post-acute care facility located in Temple, TX, is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated in-house therapy team.

We seek a PTA who is passionate about delivering the best possible care to our patients and residents and who wants to be part of a fun, high energy, inter-disciplinary team.

We see a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions and offer opportunities for you to create programs in functional mobility, fall prevention, fait, return to home, and many more.

In addition, we provide on-going training and career development opportunities as well as many opportunities for career growth with our growing organization. PRN also avialable!

Vital Therapy is a small but growing network of over 50 skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities located throughout Texas. We believe in the power of in-house therapy, in developing and empowering our leaders, providing moments of joy for our patients and residents daily, and in sharing a fierce commitment to quality of care. Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most. Come make a difference with us!

We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits including 5% company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedules
  • Long term growth and advancement opportunities
  • And more….

Qualifications

Current Texas PT license

Requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality care to patients and residents within a skilled nursing facility. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement programs for functional mobility, fall prevention, and gait training.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationPatient careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,023 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

1
$69k
4
$70k-75k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
2
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$27-$34/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Temple

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
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 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SLP Operations

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits including 5% company match
Paid time off
Flexible schedules
Long term growth and advancement opportunities
PRN also available