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Daingerfield, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (PRN) SNF

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

Location: Daingerfield, TX

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Make a Difference in Recovery and Independence

Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) providing services within a Skilled Nursing Facility in Daingerfield, Texas.

In this role, you’ll work alongside a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, function, and independence following illness, injury, surgery, or changes in physical ability. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate PTA who enjoys building relationships with patients and seeing their progress firsthand.

What You’LL Do

  • Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, manual techniques, and approved treatment modalities
  • Assist patients with improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and overall physical function
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Accurately document treatments and patient progress according to company and regulatory guidelines
  • Educate patients and families on exercises, assistive devices, safety, and strategies to promote continued independence
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and clean treatment environment

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Texas
  • Current AHA CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid auto insurance
  • Previous rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or home health experience preferred
  • HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) experience preferred
  • Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, and kneel for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs. as required to safely assist patients

401(K) BENEFITS

Eligible after 3 months of service.

  • 100% immediately vested
  • Choice Health at Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period

Bring Your Skills to a Team That Makes an Impact

If you’re a licensed PTA who is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our rehabilitation team serving patients in Daingerfield, TX.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises to help patients regain mobility and function. They will also monitor patient progress, document treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (557 salary observations; 5,445 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $78k (middle half $69k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)557 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,066 active21,909 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment2,232 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% 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 Confidential Employer

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

Benefits & Perks

401k with 3% match

Living in Daingerfield

Median resident rent
$920/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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