Pays starting at $33/hour — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (38 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (24640)
About the Role
Part-time PTA, includes weekends. Skilled nursing rehab setting. $33/hr. Lancaster, TX.
Join Cantex Continuing Care Network as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Part-Time, $33/hr in Lancaster, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33/hr.
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free CEUs
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Cantex Continuing Care Network as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Part-Time, $33/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients as directed by the physical therapist and records treatments in medical records. They also participate in patient care conferences and communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (990 salary observations; 3,821 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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