UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
UT Health East Texas Home Health
Make a meaningful impact—on your schedule.
We’re seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. In this role, you’ll help patients regain independence, improve mobility, and safely return to daily life—all from the comfort of their homes.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Meaningful 1:1 patient care
- Supportive clinical team environment
- Opportunity to work independently in the field
What You’LL Do
- Provide in-home therapy services under a licensed Physical Therapist
- Guide patients through personalized exercise and mobility programs
- Track progress and communicate updates to the care team
- Educate patients and families to support recovery and prevent re-injury
What You’LL Need
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Texas
- Current CPR certification (AHA)
- Valid driver’s license & auto insurance
- Home health experience (preferred)
- Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (a plus)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate families on recovery, and communicate updates to the clinical care team.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Texas with current CPR certification. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required, with home health experience preferred.
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 (557 salary observations; 5,445 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)557 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,060 active | 21,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment2,226 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN at Confidential Employer a 6.9 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 on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Athens
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $265k
- Typical market rent
- $1,305/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 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.