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MedCare Pediatric
Crosby, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

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Job Description

Home Health Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

At MedCare Pediatric, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where children feel most comfortable and supported. Our mission is to empower every child to reach their fullest potential by delivering exceptional therapy services rooted in integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

As a Home Health Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care in the environments where children thrive. Our flexible scheduling allows you to focus on quality patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values professional growth and provides the support and resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.

Ready to make a difference where it matters most? Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to compassionate, in-home pediatric care!

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications & Responsibilities:

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
  • Current Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license, or eligible to obtain licensure by the anticipated start date
  • One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with physician-approved plans of care

Implement treatment plans to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, range of motion, endurance, gait, and functional independence

Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, positioning, mobility techniques, and home programs

  • Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Benefits & Schedule

  • Flexible scheduling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
  • Choose your own days and hours
  • Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires
  • Manageable caseloads that support quality patient care
  • Compensation options including hourly, salary, or per-visit pay
  • After-school and weekend stipends
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional license and CEU reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Non-taxable travel reimbursement
  • Toy allowance
  • One-on-one patient care in a collaborative environment
  • Mentorship program and career growth opportunities
  • Dedicated administrative support
  • Care Coach available for personal and professional development
  • Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour
  • If you're passionate about helping children improve mobility, independence, and confidence while enjoying flexibility, support, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today and join the MedCare Pediatric team!

$35 - $40 an hour

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTreatment planningGait trainingMobility trainingRange of motion exercisesPatient educationCaregiver trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination exercisesFunctional independence trainingHome health care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload at MedCare Pediatric a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

MedCare Pediatric holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$83kPediatrics median $68k (middle half $67k–$70k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas112 active459 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+9.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
MedCare Pediatricsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional license and CEU reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Non-taxable travel reimbursement
Toy allowance

Living in Crosby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,897/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.