Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (PRN) SNF
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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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical 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 living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,066 active | 21,909 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment2,232 active listings, 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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