Upper Valley - PRN Pediatric/Adult Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is employed by the agency and is responsible for providing select physical therapy interventions. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care (POC) under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

Location: Upper Valley [Edinburg, McAllen, Mission Area]

Day and After Schoolers

What We'll Love About You

  • Must be able to treat both pediatrics and adults' clients.
  • You've got to be certified - Current and unrestricted license in Texas.
  • Experience in a big plus; we appreciate your value and knowledge - One year of experience is best.
  • We want our clients to be able to depend on you! - Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Please have a valid driver's license, reliable car, and auto insurance

What You Would Do

  • Provide the client with only the best treatment and direct patient care using sound judgment and critical thinking.
  • Working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes.
  • Assist in providing a safe environment for client.
  • Provide accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the therapy process.

Why You Will Love Us

Our pay rates are extremely competitive! We pay weekly!

  • Our documentation is electronic with training provided upon hiring.
  • We will work with your schedule to find what works best for you!

What's Required to Join Our Team

  • Valid driver’s license
  • CPR-BLS
  • Current PT license for Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We welcome qualified candidates requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, including employment-based green card (PERM/I-40), H1B transfers, TN visa, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy interventions for pediatric and adult clients according to physician orders and plans of care. Maintain accurate, timely documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must hold a current, unrestricted Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license and CPR-BLS certification. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and preferably one year of experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyAdult Physical TherapyClinical DocumentationCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Upper Valley - PRN Pediatric/Adult Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Brightstar Care South Texas a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$75k
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$83k
0
$85k-95k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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1-2
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/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
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Edinburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,029/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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