Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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$45 per session

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)-Pediatric home health
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston, Tx
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. As a leading provider of in-home pediatric therapy services, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps children build confidence, improve mobility, and achieve greater independence.

Our mission is to create meaningful, lasting impacts for the children and families we serve. We are looking for dedicated and passionate Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who share our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care in a supportive, team-focused environment.

If you're seeking a rewarding career with flexible scheduling, a collaborative team, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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 or strong interest in pediatrics
  • A heart for kids and a playful, positive attitude
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates

Travel & CEU Stipends

  • Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.
  • 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

Assist physical therapists in providing patient care and implementing treatment plans. Monitor patient progress and document clinical findings accurately.

Requirements

Requires a valid license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Must demonstrate strong clinical skills and the ability to work in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RehabilitationClinical DocumentationTherapeutic Exercise

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,043 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
2
<$70k
2
$70k-80k
3
$80k-85k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
5
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Lakeway, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

MedCare Pediatric · Baytown, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$37-$39/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Travel & CEU Stipends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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