Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

At Peak Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting in Fort Worth!

We’re hiring a full-time PTA who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose Peak?

  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant Rates: $29-$35 an hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Texas PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist to improve patient mobility and function. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careOrthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength trainingEvidence-based practicePatient communicationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $67k–$78k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,043 active22,014 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Peak Physical Therapy - Upstream a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. 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 ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
2
<$70k
4
$70k-85k
0
$85k-100k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
5
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Lakeway, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

MedCare Pediatric · Baytown, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$37-$39/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
Peak Physical Therapy - Upstream logo

About Peak Physical Therapy - Upstream

Wellness and Fitness Services
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate $29-$35/hr
Monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer-paid medical insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new grads
Continuing education and CEU allowance

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.