Full Time - Cameron County - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) *3K Retention Bonus*

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55/visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is employed by Brightstar Care Rio Grande Valley and is responsible for providing select physical therapy interventions. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care (POC) under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

Location: Cameron County Area [Brownsville & Surrounding Area], Adult & Pediatrics [MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR AM/PM] & Evening Schedules [After School Patients]

Rate: $55 per visit

Additional Incentives: $3,000 Retention Bonus

What We'll Love About You

  • Must be able to treat both pediatrics and adults' clients.
  • You've got to be certified - Current and unrestricted license in Texas.
  • Experience in a big plus; we appreciate your value and knowledge - One year of experience is best.
  • We want our clients to be able to depend on you! - Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Please have a valid driver's license, reliable car, and auto insurance

What You Would Do

  • Provide the client with only the best treatment and direct patient care using sound judgment and critical thinking.
  • Working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes.
  • Assist in providing a safe environment for client.
  • Provide accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the therapy process.

Why You Will Love Us

Our pay rates are extremely competitive! We pay weekly!

  • Our documentation is electronic with training provided upon hiring.
  • We will work with your schedule to find what works best for you!

What's Required to Join Our Team

  • Valid Driver’s License & SSN
  • CPR-BLS
  • Current PTA License for Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, 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-40), H1B transfers, TN visa, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy interventions for adult and pediatric clients according to physician orders and plans of care. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must hold a current and unrestricted Texas PTA license and CPR-BLS certification. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric TreatmentAdult TreatmentCollaborative Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,022 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time - Cameron County - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) *3K Retention Bonus* at Brightstar Care South Texas a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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$29-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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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Living in Edinburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,029/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.