Physical Therapist Assistant

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Starting at $45

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Position Type: PRN | Part-Time
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Compensation: Starting at $45 per visit

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe pediatric therapy should be engaging, meaningful, and centered on each child's unique journey. As a leading provider of in-home pediatric therapy services, we help children build strength, confidence, and independence while supporting families every step of the way.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about working with children and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available to help you grow your skills and confidence in pediatric care.

Why Join Premier Pediatric Therapy

Whole-Child, Team-Based Care: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support each child's physical, emotional, and developmental growth

Supportive, Family-Oriented Culture: A positive environment built on teamwork, encouragement, and shared success

Professional Growth & Mentorship: Structured support for new graduates, CEU opportunities, and ongoing professional development

What You'll Do

Provide engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

  • Support children in improving strength, coordination, mobility, and participation in daily activities
  • Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and fellow clinicians to support carryover and progress
  • Celebrate progress and contribute to positive therapy experiences for every child

What We're Looking For

  • Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply
  • Compassionate, energetic, and child-centered approach
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel stipends
  • Sign-on bonus $2000

CEU Stipend

Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.

If you're looking for a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and quality pediatric care, Premier Pediatric Therapy would love to connect with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based physical therapy services to children in their homes to improve strength, mobility, and daily participation. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively with families to support developmental progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license. While pediatric experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyStrength trainingCoordination improvementMobility supportPatient communicationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceCaregiver education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (475 salary observations; 4,033 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

6
<$75k
1
$83k
1
$87k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient · Georgetown, Texas

$27-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

MedCare Pediatric · Crosby, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Referral Bonuses
Travel Stipends
Sign-On Bonus $2,000
CEU Stipend
Mentorship for New Graduates