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Mineola, Texas

UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

The UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in their homes across the United States.

This position focuses on assisting licensed physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve patient mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall functional independence.

The PTA will work closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal therapeutic outcomes.

This role requires adaptability to various home environments and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while adhering to professional and organizational standards.

Ultimately, the PTA contributes significantly to improving patients' quality of life by supporting their recovery and promoting safe, effective physical therapy interventions in a home health setting.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or certification as required by the state of practice.
  • Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a home health care setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Benefits and Perks

  • 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility and functional independence in home settings. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and have completed an accredited PTA program. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to work independently in home health environments are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pain reductionCommunication skillsInterdisciplinary teamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (119 salary observations; 727 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 30 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.

Top Pta Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

9
<$75k
0
$75k-80k
1
$83k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 12 employers

CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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MedCare Pediatric · Stafford, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

NovaCare Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Mineola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Median resident rent
$931/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Choice Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Tyler, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with 100% match of first 3% contribution
401k eligible after 3 months, fully vested immediately