Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy interventions to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
The PTA assists residents in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional independence through the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
This position works collaboratively with nursing, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members to support resident safety, functional outcomes, and quality of life.
This position operates in a skilled nursing facility serving residents with varying medical conditions and rehabilitation needs. The PTA must maintain professional conduct, follow infection prevention practices, and prioritize resident rights, safety, dignity, and quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled interventions to improve resident mobility, strength, and functional independence. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and resident safety within a skilled nursing facility.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant capable of implementing individualized treatment plans. They are required to maintain professional conduct and adhere to infection prevention and resident safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (788 salary observations; 5,186 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)788 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,031 active | 21,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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About Princeton ML
Living in Princeton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $258k
- Typical market rent
- $1,980/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 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.