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Doctors of Physical Therapy
San Antonio, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$62.4K - $70.7K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Are you a motivated licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking to join a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient clinic? Ready to elevate your career in a therapist-owned and operated practice? Orthopedic Physical Therapy is offering an exciting PRN (as-needed) opportunity at our outpatient clinic in San Antonio, Texas.

Earn a competitive hourly rate and experience what it’s like to be part of a team that truly cares for each other and lives its core values.

Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and mutual support!

Why You'll Love Working with Us…

Team Culture

  • Make team-oriented decisions, blending professionalism with laughter.
  • Create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.
  • Lead with or without titles, stretching ourselves for team needs.
  • Problem-solve during difficulties and celebrate our wins together.
  • Exceed patients' expectations with every interaction.

What We Offer

  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Annual MedBridge Subscription
  • Emerging Leader Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Access to Industry Leading Doctors for In-Person Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Cutting edge tools and resources to navigate your workload efficiently.
  • What We're Looking For…

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong operations and leadership skills to develop team members.
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to maximize efficiency.
  • Advanced computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Proficiency in teaching and using EMR software.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

Education and Experience

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
  • Current state Physical Therapy Assistant license.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • New grads welcome!

Work Environment

  • Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
  • Routine lifting (5-35 lbs), carrying (5-10 lbs), pushing (5-150 lbs), and sustained gripping (40-50 lbs).
  • Guarding lift loads of 120-140 lbs.

If you're ready to join a team where you can thrive, inspire, and lead, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity as our team members seldom leave, so don't miss your chance to be part of something special.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services in an outpatient clinic setting while collaborating with a team to meet patient needs. Engage in professional development and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented clinic environment.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current state license. Candidates must also possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (767 salary observations; 4,919 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at Doctors of Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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<$80k
3
$80k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

Ignite Medical Resorts · Austin, Texas

$30-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
North Richland Hills, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Annual MedBridge subscription
Emerging Leader Program
Mentorship program
Access to industry-leading doctors for in-person learning