Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health
Listed compensation
$81.6K - $99.7K
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
- Office Location: Desoto, TX
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Remote/Virtual Position: No
- Coverage Area: Dallas and Ellis Counties
- Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant
- Salary: $81,600 - $99,700 annually based on experience
This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You Need to Know
Reimagining Your Career in Home Health
Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
- Be the Best Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant You Can Be
- If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
- Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
- Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety
Required Certifications and Licensures
- Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Our Investment in You
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Why AccentCare?
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement patient care plans and communicate findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician. They are also responsible for educating patients and their families on home safety and the proper use of medical equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid state license or permit. Additionally, a valid driver's license and current CPR certification are required for this clinical role.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,963 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health at Accent Care 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.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$91k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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