Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Home Health
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make a Difference—One Patient at a Time
Klarus Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide coordinated physical therapy services to home health patients of all age groups in the Dallas, TX and surrounding areas. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, this role offers meaningful one-on-one patient care, flexibility, and professional autonomy.
If you value work-life balance and want to make a real impact in patients’ homes, Klarus is the place for you.
Requirements
Why You’ll Love Working with Klarus
- True one-on-one patient care
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Clinical autonomy with supportive supervision
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation
- Mission-driven, supportive culture
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
- Participate in the coordination of patient care
- Implement treatment plans and document patient progress
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and mobility
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Adhere to infection control and safety standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree
- Current PTA license or PT Licensure Compact (PTLC) license in the state applying, as applicable
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance
- 1+ year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Home health experience
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and perform prolonged standing and walking
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required
- Ability to work under moderate stress to meet deadlines and patient needs
- Work performed in patient homes under varying conditions
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- PTO
- Company-paid life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation package
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (638 salary observations; 5,732 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k 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 | $83k–$94k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $67k–$73k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $87k median in Texas | $93k nationally (−7%)638 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 1,978 active | 21,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% 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 ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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