Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN PTA
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Job Description
Our Company
Pate Rehabilitation
Overview
Pate Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. This is a great opportunity to be a critical member of the patient care team and provide valuable support to our patients. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
Responsibilities
Assist patients in exercise, ambulation, functional activities, and the application/use of assistive devices in accordance with the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist
- Assist Physical Therapist in the execution of patient evaluations and complex treatment procedures
- Educate patients, families, and other health workers on selected procedures and functional activities as directed by Physical Therapist
- Participate in ongoing program evaluation and development
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation of all care provided
- Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to the Physical Therapy Practice Ace and Code of Ethics
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university required
- Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas required
- Must pass all pre-employment and employment verifications
About Our Line of Business
Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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 up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,014 active | 21,935 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 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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