Physical Therapy Assistant [Sports Rehab PT]
Listed compensation
$28-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) collaborates with licensed physical therapists to develop and implement treatment plans aimed at improving patients' mobility, strength, and overall function. They provide hands-on therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and educate patients on exercise and injury prevention strategies.
How We Work
- Evidence-based, individualized treatment plans for proactive and reactive patient care
- Outcomes drive clinical decisions, not volume or routine
- Streamlined documentation and workflows so your time stays focused on patients
- Autonomy with accountability; you own your caseload and outcomes
- Partner with executive leadership to accelerate your clinical and leadership skills
- Responsive environment focused on patient progress and outcomes
Culture
- Your clinical judgment is trusted and developed
- The team is engaged, responsive, and aligned around growth
- Leadership is accessible and invested in your development
- You are supported in bringing your full, authentic self to work
Growth & Development
- Defined career tracks for clinical leadership and operational leadership
- Structured mentorship focused on advancing clinical skill and business acumen
- Direct access to executive leadership for guidance, feedback, and development
- Clear path to expanded responsibility based on performance and outcomes
- Commitment to lifelong learning supported by an unlimited CEU budget
- Environment that expects and supports continuous growth, not maintenance
Expectations
- Drive measurable patient outcomes
- Progress treatment plans based on patient response and clinical data
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience throughout care
- Actively pursue growth as both a clinician and future leader
Full-Time Benefit Offerings
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Voluntary benefit options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Unlimited CEU budget for continuous learning
- Employee recognition program
- Sign-on bonus opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with licensed physical therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions while monitoring patient progress and educating them on injury prevention.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant capable of driving measurable patient outcomes. Candidates should be committed to continuous growth and possess strong clinical judgment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 23% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (363 salary observations; 2,431 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top PTA Jobs
12 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution10 jobs
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada
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Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)
$41-$45/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
$27-$42/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in North Richland Hills
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $331k
- Typical market rent
- $1,541/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.