PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join PT Solutions Physical Therapy as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care in San Marcos, TX, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $40/hr.
- Professional Development
- Mentorship Opportunities
- APTA-Accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
- Clinical Education
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join PT Solutions Physical Therapy as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based, quality care to patients to help them exceed functional outcomes. Establish timely treatment plans and build collaborative relationships with the hospital team, including physicians and nurses.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved physical therapy program. A current or pending state licensure and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (1,013 salary observations; 3,850 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,662 salary observations; 46,860 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care at PT Solutions Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
- Includes weekends