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Sweetwater, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) FT and PRN

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Fun and Stable In-House Therapy Team!! Full time and PRN hours availableFlexible compensation option for full time - ask us about bonus options!

AVIR AT SWEETWATER, a small, charming skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility that provides great care, seeks a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy program. We seek a PTA who is passionate about delivering the best possible care for our patients and residents.

We see a diverse patient population with orthopedic, neurological and cognitive conditions and are seeking a clinician who loves to create and implement programs to address these conditions.

We have excellent nursing care in this facility and offer amazing support and the opportunity to build a program you can be proud of.

Vital Therapy is a small but growing network of over 50 skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities. We believe in developing and empowering our leaders, giving our patients and residents moments of joy and reason to live each day, and in sharing a fierce commitment to quality of care. Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most. Come make a difference with us!

We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits including 401K with 5% company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedules
  • Long term growth and advancement opportunities
  • And more….

Requirements

Texas PTA License

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality care to patients with diverse orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive conditions. They will also be responsible for creating and implementing therapeutic programs within the facility.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCognitive rehabilitationProgram implementationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,023 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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)). 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 contract/1099 PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$27-$35/hr
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$29-$35/hr
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$30-$33/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sweetwater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About SLP Operations

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with 5% company match
Paid time off
Flexible schedules
Long term growth and advancement opportunities