Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$12.50/unit
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Pediatric Home Health
- Cameron County, TX | La Feria to Brownsville
- Full Caseload Available | Contract or Salaried Opportunity
Dallas Healthcare Consultants is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant for a pediatric home health provider serving Cameron County. A full caseload is ready, with patients located throughout the territory from La Feria to Brownsville.
- Compensation and Position Details
- 1099 contract option: $12.50 per unit.
- Salaried employment option available; compensation discussed during the interview process.
- Biweekly direct deposit.
- Online documentation through Healthtrust.
- Pediatric visits in patients’ homes throughout the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement interventions established in each patient’s plan of care.
- Help children improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and everyday function.
- Educate caregivers on prescribed home activities and safe techniques.
- Communicate patient progress and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation using Healthtrust.
- Coordinate visits with families and manage the assigned travel schedule.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Ability to travel between patient homes throughout the assigned territory.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children, caregivers, and the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Pediatric or home health experience preferred.
Apply Confidentially
- Send your resume or contact Eric Butler to discuss the caseload and compensation options.
- Dallas Healthcare Consultants eric at dallashealthcareconsultants.com
- 214-613-1582 Ext. 222
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 (804 salary observations; 5,288 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−6%)804 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,065 active | 21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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