Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (23727)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $33 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at Oakwood Manor - Vidor, TX 77662Job Category: Physical TherapyFull-time $8K Sign on Bonus Oakwood- Vidor Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits

Competitive Pay for FT starting at $33-$42 hour 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free CEU’s Qualifications

Essential Functions

Treats patients as directed by the physical therapist Records treatments given in medical record Participates in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings Communicates with supervising therapist, rehab director and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans Participates in facility in-service training programs Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure and state Physical Therapy rules Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Current license in practicing state Must have good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients’ family members, and staff Must be capable of performing the Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location. #PBON

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients as directed by the physical therapist and records treatments in medical records. They also participate in patient care conferences and communicate progress with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.

Key Skills

Patient treatmentMedical record documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (705 salary observations; 6,240 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69k–$87kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $66k–$70k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)705 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,062 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$33k sign-onTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (23727) at Pivot Rehabilitation Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$75k
1
$78k
4
$80k-85k
1
$85k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Seguin, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

$35-$40/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Pivot Rehabilitation Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay for FT starting at $33-$42 hour
401k with match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEU’s
Sign-on bonus $8K

Living in Vidor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$198k
Typical market rent
$1,430/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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