Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$45 per session

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should feel like magic - full of smiles, small victories, and big breakthroughs. We're a best-in-class Care Hub providing in-home pediatric therapy services that help children grow in confidence, mobility, and independence.

We're on a mission to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. And we need passionate Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) like YOU to make that happen!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child.

  • Fun, Family-Like Culture: We combine clinical excellence with heart, laughter, and a true team spirit.
  • Growth & Learning: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.

What You'll Do

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

  • Help children improve strength, coordination, mobility, and participation in everyday activities
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with families and fellow clinicians
  • Celebrate every small win on each child's journey to independence

What We're Looking For

  • Certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas
  • Experience in pediatrics is a plus but not required
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Travel Stipends

Ceu Stipends and Sign-On Bonus

  • Weekly average visit requirements must be met to qualify for certain incentives.
  • Ready to help kids thrive through therapy that feels like fun?
  • Apply today and become part of the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

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

Deliver evidence-based physical therapy services to children in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to support each child's developmental goals and celebrate their progress.

Requirements

Must be a certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas. Experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careStrength trainingCoordination improvementMobility assistanceCollaborationEvidence-based practiceClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (662 salary observations; 5,940 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$87k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)662 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas1,986 active21,480 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
2
<$80k
3
$80k-85k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
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

$27-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$37-$39/hr
+ 4 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.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Travel Stipends
CEU Stipends
Sign-On Bonus

Living in Texarkana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.0
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 · Texarkana, TX-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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