Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA
Compensation
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- Full-Time
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Job Description
Why Join Us?
Capitol Home Health is a family-owned and operated healthcare agency that is proud to serve Central Texas. We have offices in Austin, Temple and San Antonio. We have earned the ACHC accreditation, the gold star standard in the healthcare industry, demonstrating that quality patient care is the core value of our agencies!
Capitol has received the Best Companies to Work for in Texas award from 2014 to 2024! Capitol not only excels in patient care, but also in employee care. Together, we make a difference in our community!
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing quality rehabilitative services under the direction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist. The PTA will be working with patients that have musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies. PTA will promote excellent customer service while adhering to state and federal standards.
Compensation
Depend on experience.
Coverage Area
Areas surrounding Barton Creek, West Lake Hills, Cedar Valley
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and more
- Over 20+ paid days off per year consisting of PTO, sick time, birthday and holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Education Reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- And more!
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Current and unencumbered certification or license to practice physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of employment.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification. Must have obtained in-person with a practical skills evaluation as part of the final test.
Access to reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides rehabilitative services to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care and customer service while adhering to state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (474 salary observations; 4,103 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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