Pays $840 per weekPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (8 jobs)

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West Coast Wound
Dallas, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

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About the Role

1099 home-based PTA. 4/10 schedule, $840/week base. Dallas, TX region. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.

Join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – 4-Day Week, Home-Based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $840/week.
  • 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Guaranteed base pay $840/week
  • $35 per patient visit (minimum 6 visits/day)
  • $35 per additional visit beyond 6
  • 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour workdays)

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – 4-Day Week, Home-Based.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will travel to patients' homes to provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include implementing plans of care, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and caregivers on safety and mobility strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and be a graduate of an accredited PTA program. The role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a mobile, home-based environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareHome HealthTherapeutic ExerciseGait TrainingBalance TrainingNeuromuscular Re-educationFunctional MobilityTransfer TrainingFall PreventionDocumentationClinical AssessmentPatient EducationCommunicationTime Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (441 salary observations; 1,948 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 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 ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

West Coast Wound holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 30 active listings.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% 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 ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
8%

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About West Coast Wound

Hospitals and Health Care
Burbank, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 Independent Contractor
Guaranteed base pay $840/week
$35 per patient visit (minimum 6 visits/day)
$35 per additional visit beyond 6
4/10 schedule (four 10-hour workdays)