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Elara Caring
Fort Worth, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

  • As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
  • Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Help patients work toward therapy goals that improve mobility, function, and independence.
  • Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques to support continued progress.

Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.

Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice guidelines

What Is Required?

  • Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
  • 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

What's in It for You?

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

  • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at careers.elara.com

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services according to established treatment plans to improve patient mobility and independence. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and educating families on home therapy programs and the safe use of assistive devices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted PTA license and be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program. At least 6 months of experience is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift and transfer patients.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCaregiver educationClinical documentationRehabilitationPatient careMobility training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Elara Caring a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (186 salary observations; 1,095 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 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 2.6% 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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

6
<$80k
1
$83k
0
$95k-110k
1
$125k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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1-2
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3-4
1
5-6
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health / Flexible Schedule

Prudential Healthcare · Long Beach, California

$50-$60/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

MedCare Pediatric · Baytown, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time)
Free Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family and Pet Bereavement Leave