Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

Starting at $45/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should feel like magic - full of smiles, small victories, and big breakthroughs. We're a best-in-class Care Hub providing in-home pediatric therapy services that help children grow in confidence, mobility, and independence.

We're on a mission to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. And we need passionate Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) like YOU to make that happen!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child.

  • Fun, Family-Like Culture: We combine clinical excellence with heart, laughter, and a true team spirit.
  • Growth & Learning: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.

What You'll Do

Deliver engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

  • Help children improve strength, coordination, mobility, and participation in everyday activities
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with families and fellow clinicians
  • Celebrate every small win on each child's journey to independence

What We're Looking For

  • Certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas
  • Experience in pediatrics is a plus but not required
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Travel Stipends

Ceu Stipends and Sign-On Bonus

  • Weekly average visit requirements must be met to qualify for certain incentives.
  • Ready to help kids thrive through therapy that feels like fun?
  • Apply today and become part of the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services to children under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to improve each child's strength, mobility, and independence.

Requirements

Must be a certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas. Experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careCollaborationStrength trainingMobility supportEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Premier Pediatric Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (259 salary observations; 1,531 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

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Salary Distribution8 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

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$41-$45/hr
#2

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$35-$42/hr
#3

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$24.5-$30/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$27.00/hr
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Texarkana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.0
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 · Texarkana, TX-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Travel Stipends
CEU Stipends
Sign-On Bonus