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Burnet, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.

How you’ll make an impact as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Work one-on-one with patients when and where they need the most help – in their home!

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you have the unique opportunity to make a huge difference in your patients’ lives and see firsthand how your work helps patients gain the strength and independence they need to participate in their desired daily living activities, such as going to church or working in the garden.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor/Associate Degree from an accredited Assistant school of Physical Therapy
  • Currently licensed in state of practice
  • Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination
  • Minimum one year experience in a home health setting

Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are:

Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.

  • WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves.
  • WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.
  • WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve.
  • Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one physical therapy assistance to patients in their homes. Help patients build strength and independence so they can participate in their desired daily activities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant school and a current license in the state of practice. Applicants must also have current CPR, a negative TB screen, hepatitis consent or declination, and at least one year of home health experience.

Key Skills

Home Health CarePatient CarePatient MobilityStrength and Independence SupportActivities of Daily LivingCompassionate CareCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (797 salary observations; 5,237 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)797 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,049 active21,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 PTA Jobs

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$27-$35/hr
#3

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#4

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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 Compassus

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs

Living in Burnet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Median resident rent
$1,019/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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