Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN / Part-Time

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$55/visit

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

  • BrightStar Care Rio Grande Valley
  • Location: Mid-Valley, TX – Mercedes, Weslaco, Edcouch-Elsa, Elsa, Donna, Alamo & Surrounding Areas
  • Compensation: $55 per visit (4 units)

Job Summary

BrightStar Care Rio Grande Valley is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing home health team.

We are looking for licensed PTAs interested in PRN or part-time opportunities serving both adult and pediatric patients throughout the Mid-Valley area.

Flexible scheduling is available, with a particular need for therapists who can accommodate afternoon and evening appointments for school-aged pediatric patients.

Position Details

  • Employment Type: PRN / Part-Time ONLY
  • Pay: $55 per visit (4 units)
  • Service Areas: Mercedes, Weslaco, Edcouch-Elsa, Donna, Alamo, and surrounding communities.
  • Patient Population: Adults and Pediatrics
  • Scheduling: Morning, afternoon, and evening availability
  • Preferred Availability: After-school hours for pediatric patients

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing selected physical therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the established Plan of Care (POC), under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).

Responsibilities Include

  • Provide quality patient care and physical therapy interventions within the PTA scope of practice.
  • Follow the established Plan of Care and physician orders.
  • Collaborate with the Physical Therapist and other healthcare team members to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Complete accurate, detailed, and timely electronic documentation.
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and professionalism during patient visits.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Texas.
  • Must be comfortable treating both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Why Join BrightStar Care?

  • Competitive compensation of $55 per visit (4 units).
  • Weekly pay.
  • Flexible PRN and part-time scheduling.
  • Electronic documentation system with training provided.
  • Supportive clinical team.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adult and pediatric patients.
  • Flexible scheduling to help accommodate your availability.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Visa Sponsorship

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We welcome qualified candidates requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, including Employment-Based Green Card (PERM/I-140), H-1B transfers, TN Visas, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Texas and possess a valid driver's license. Additionally, applicants are required to have current CPR/BLS certification and the ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric careAdult care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (628 salary observations; 5,448 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)628 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas1,985 active21,557 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
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<$70k
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$70k-80k
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$80k-90k
0
$90k-100k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Lakeway, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring · Chicopee, Massachusetts

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

$35-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$37-$39/hr
+ 8 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.

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About Brightstar Care South Texas

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Flexible PRN and part-time scheduling
Electronic documentation system with training provided
Supportive clinical team
Visa sponsorship available

Living in Edinburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,027/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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