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Mineola, Texas

UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

The UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in their homes across the United States.

This position focuses on assisting licensed physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve patient mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall functional independence.

The PTA will work closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal therapeutic outcomes.

This role requires adaptability to various home environments and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while adhering to professional and organizational standards.

Ultimately, the PTA contributes significantly to improving patients' quality of life by supporting their recovery and promoting safe, effective physical therapy interventions in a home health setting.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or certification as required by the state of practice.
  • Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a home health care setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

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..

Benefits and 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

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility and functional independence in home settings. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and support patient recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and have completed an accredited PTA program. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to work independently in home health environments are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistancePain reductionInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (770 salary observations; 4,963 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN at Choice Rehab a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

1
$56k
4
$65k-75k
1
$83k
2
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mineola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Median resident rent
$931/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.