Physical Therapy Assistant [Sports Rehab PT]
Listed compensation
$28-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) collaborates with licensed physical therapists to develop and implement treatment plans aimed at improving patients' mobility, strength, and overall function. They provide hands-on therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and educate patients on exercise and injury prevention strategies.
How We Work
- Evidence-based, individualized treatment plans for proactive and reactive patient care
- Outcomes drive clinical decisions, not volume or routine
- Streamlined documentation and workflows so your time stays focused on patients
- Autonomy with accountability; you own your caseload and outcomes
- Partner with executive leadership to accelerate your clinical and leadership skills
- Responsive environment focused on patient progress and outcomes
Culture
- Your clinical judgment is trusted and developed
- The team is engaged, responsive, and aligned around growth
- Leadership is accessible and invested in your development
- You are supported in bringing your full, authentic self to work
Growth & Development
- Defined career tracks for clinical leadership and operational leadership
- Structured mentorship focused on advancing clinical skill and business acumen
- Direct access to executive leadership for guidance, feedback, and development
- Clear path to expanded responsibility based on performance and outcomes
- Commitment to lifelong learning supported by an unlimited CEU budget
- Environment that expects and supports continuous growth, not maintenance
Expectations
- Drive measurable patient outcomes
- Progress treatment plans based on patient response and clinical data
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience throughout care
- Actively pursue growth as both a clinician and future leader
Full-Time Benefit Offerings
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Voluntary benefit options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Unlimited CEU budget for continuous learning
- Employee recognition program
- Sign-on bonus opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with licensed physical therapists to implement individualized treatment plans and provide hands-on interventions that improve patients’ mobility, strength, and function. Monitor patient response and clinical outcomes, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and educate patients on exercises and injury prevention.
Requirements
The role calls for a physical therapy assistant able to deliver individualized, evidence-based care, monitor clinical data, and drive measurable patient outcomes. The posting also expects a commitment to professional growth and potential development into clinical or operational leadership; no specific education or experience requirements are stated.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (665 salary observations; 6,115 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$67k | Physical Therapy median $70k (middle half $68k–$78k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $87k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)665 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,080 active | 22,054 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,143 in the last 30 days | 4,292 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Willow Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $397k
- Typical market rent
- $1,957/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.1
- 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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.