Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health (24189)
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: TheraCare Home Health - Austin - Round Rock, TX 78681Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Physical TherapyPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health – Full-Time Location: Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Manor, Hutto, Leander, Florence, Jarrell, Cedar Park, Austin, TX TheraCare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time home health opportunity providing in-home physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients throughout North Austin and surrounding areas.
This full-time home health PTA position is ideal for clinicians looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to provide one-on-one patient care in the home setting.
Therapists enjoy creating their own schedules while helping patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and overall independence in the comfort of their homes. Job
Responsibilities
Provide skilled home health physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Implement and carry out individualized Plans of Care (POC) developed and delegated by the supervising PT Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and post-surgical conditions Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs (HEP), fall prevention, and safe mobility strategies Monitor patient response to treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare home health regulations Follow infection control standards and home health safety protocols Participate in QAPI and agency performance improvement initiatives This Full-Time home health PTA job in Austin, TX, is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible physical therapist assistant jobs with in-home patient care.
What We Offer: Competitive
Compensation
Package Mileage Reimbursement Over-Productivity Pay Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan Options Supplemental Benefits (Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance) 401(k) with Matching Contributions Paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for Full-Time Employees CEU Reimbursement Employee Recognition Program with Financial Rewards Patient Population Adults and seniors Post-surgical recovery Stroke and neurological conditions Chronic pain and mobility limitations Fall-risk patients in the home setting Job Details Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Flexible daytime schedule Work Setting: Home Health / In-Home Physical Therapy Location: Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Manor, Hutto, Leander, Florence, Jarrell, Cedar Park, Austin, TX Qualifications
Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Texas Home Health experience (1 year required) HomeCareHomeBase (HCHB) experience (preferred) Current CPR certification Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Why Work at TheraCare Patient-focused home health model Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy Supportive leadership & collaborative interdisciplinary team Ongoing professional development opportunities Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan, including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package Please visit cantexcc.com for more information
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in a home health setting by implementing individualized plans of care developed by a supervising physical therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate caregivers, and maintain accurate electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare regulations.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active Texas state license. Candidates must have at least one year of home health experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health (24189) at Cantex Continuing Care Network 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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