Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Texas Spine and Joint Hospital

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$37/hr

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Job Description

Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with BaylorScott & White/Texas Spine and Joint Hospital we have become a preferred orthopedic therapy service provider to the Tyler, TX community.

To further support the needs of this community, we are looking to add an Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.

This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Competitive Hourly Rate: $30-37/hour

Company Benefits

Annual continuing education benefit $1500, Free MedBridge subscription, new therapist mentorship, and flexible work schedules

  • A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
  • Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
  • Therapy license renewal reimbursement
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship
  • Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
  • Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues

Requirements

  • Current or pending Texas PTA license
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

CPR Certified

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to patients in an outpatient setting. They will coordinate patient-centered care while building integral relationships with physician partners to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationCollaborationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (809 salary observations; 5,322 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$62k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $66k–$69k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)809 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,092 active22,069 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment2,259 active listings, 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. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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$30-$35/hr
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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 Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Annual continuing education benefit $1500
Free MedBridge subscription
New therapist mentorship
Flexible work schedules
PTO
Holiday pay
Health/pharmacy/dental/vision
401k match

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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