UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) – HOME HEALTH
UT Health East Texas Home Health
Make a meaningful impact—on your schedule.
We’re seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. In this role, you’ll help patients regain independence, improve mobility, and safely return to daily life—all from the comfort of their homes.
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WHY JOIN US?
* Flexible PRN scheduling
* Meaningful 1:1 patient care
* Supportive clinical team environment
* Opportunity to work independently in the field
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
* Provide in-home therapy services under a licensed Physical Therapist
* Guide patients through personalized exercise and mobility programs
* Track progress and communicate updates to the care team
* Educate patients and families to support recovery and prevent re-injury
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
* Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Texas
* Current CPR certification (AHA)
* Valid driver’s license & auto insurance
* Home health experience (preferred)
* Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (a plus)
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs
* Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home therapy services under a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve mobility. Track patient progress, communicate updates to the care team, and educate families on recovery and injury prevention.
Requirements
Requires a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Texas, current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Home health experience and familiarity with HomeCare HomeBase are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN at Choice Rehab a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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