Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
Starting at $45
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Premier Pediatric Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Flexible Schedule in Lufkin, TX, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45/session
- Referral Bonuses
- Competitive Rates
- Travel Stipends
- Ongoing professional development
- Mentorship
- Continuing education opportunities
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Premier Pediatric Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Flexible Schedule.
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 improve the child's strength, mobility, and independence.
Requirements
Must be a certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas. Experience or a strong interest in pediatric physical therapy is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (1,013 salary observations; 3,850 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,662 salary observations; 46,860 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.7% 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.
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