Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) PTA
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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
San Antonio, TX | Home Health | PRN
Choice Health at Home is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in San Antonio!
Join our home health therapy team and help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their own homes. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide individualized, hands-on therapy and support patients in reaching their rehabilitation goals.
This is a great opportunity for a compassionate PTA who enjoys one-on-one patient care, flexibility, and making a meaningful impact in the community.
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists in executing individualized treatment plans for patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
- Conduct therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, reporting progress and any concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises, proper use of assistive devices, and strategies to prevent injury or re-injury.
- Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and in good working order.
Requirements
- Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
- Valid Physical Therapy Assstant license
- Valid state driver’s license
- 1 year of home health experience preferred
- AHA CPR certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Physical Demands
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..
Perks
- 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
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 (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)). 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.
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