Pays $58k-$80k — $6k below the Physical Therapist Assistant market median of ~$86k (10 jobs)
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health PTA in Kaufman, TX. Pay per visit $41-$57, annual $58K-$80K, flexible schedule.
Join CenterWell as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem in Kaufman, Texas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58K - $80K
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business Travel and Accident Insurance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off. Work with CenterWell in Kaufman, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer personalized physical therapy treatment plans to patients in their homes to help them regain strength and mobility. They are responsible for documenting clinical records, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license to practice Physical Therapy and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A current CPR certification and experience working with geriatric populations are also 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 ~$90k (186 salary observations; 835 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (5,052 salary observations; 11,957 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 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem at Center Well a 6.3 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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 6.3/10 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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