Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (25253)
Listed compensation
$33-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Pivot at Woodville Health and Rehabilitation Center - Woodville, TX 75979
- Position Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Physical Therapy
Full-time $5K Sign on Bonus Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.
Benefits
Competitive Pay for FT starting at $33- $42, depending on experience 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free CEU’s Qualifications: Essential Functions: Treats patients as directed by the physical therapist Records treatments given in medical record Participates in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings Communicates with supervising therapist, rehab director and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans Participates in facility in-service training programs Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure and state Physical Therapy rules Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Current license in practicing state Must have good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients’ family members, and staff Must be capable of performing the Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat patients as directed by the physical therapist and document all treatments in medical records. They will also participate in patient care conferences and communicate progress with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (691 salary observations; 5,438 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $69k–$87k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $66k–$70k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)691 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,046 active | 21,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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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