Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
Listed compensation
$61k-$92k
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Home Health, Weekend Rotation in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $61K - $92K
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Home Health, Weekend Rotation.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment and patient education in a home health setting while following an established plan of care. They are responsible for observing and reporting patient responses to the supervising therapist and coordinating care with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently licensed, registered, or certified to practice as a physical therapist assistant in the state of practice. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle are required for travel to patient homes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (970 salary observations; 3,739 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,971 salary observations; 45,721 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,086 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% 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 ~$76k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- Includes weekends