Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN

9 days ago
Texas$35 - $40 an hourPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join MedCare Pediatric as a Physical Therapy Assistant – Flexible Schedule, PRN in United States. At MedCare Pediatric, we’re committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where patients feel safest and most supported.

Key Responsibilities

  • Graduate from an accredited school program for Physical Therapy Assistant Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License (or able to option before anticipated start date) 1 year of experience.

Requirements

  • Educates families on physical therapy techniques and collaborates with team members for comprehensive care.
  • Administers therapy to improve functional abilities and independence Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $35 - $40/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join MedCare Pediatric as a Physical Therapy Assistant – Flexible Schedule, PRN.

Key Skills

Range Of MotionStrength TrainingMobility ImprovementCaregiver TrainingPhysical Therapy TechniquesFunctional Abilities ImprovementIndependence ImprovementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationDocumentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN at MedCare Pediatric a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at MedCare Pediatric is open to physical therapist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

MedCare Pediatric lists compensation for this physical therapist position at $73k to $83k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physical therapist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($73k–$83k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Range Of Motion, Strength Training, Mobility Improvement, Caregiver Training, Physical Therapy Techniques, Functional Abilities Improvement, Independence Improvement, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide personalized, one-on-one physical therapy services, including range of motion, strength, mobility, and caregiver training, strictly following physician-approved plans. Responsibilities also include educating families on techniques and collaborating with in...

Benefits package: Flexible Schedule, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Plan, CEU Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy physical therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k Plan
CEU Reimbursement
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

9d ago