Pays $840 per week — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (8 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care
About the Role
1099 home-based PTA role. 4x10 schedule, $840/week base. Austin, TX. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home-Based, 4-Day Week in Austin, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $840/week.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home-Based, 4-Day Week.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will travel to patients' homes to provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. They are responsible for implementing plans of care, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and caregivers on mobility and safety strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and be a graduate of an accredited PTA program. Strong knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and rehabilitation principles is required, along with reliable transportation for travel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (441 salary observations; 1,948 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
West Coast Wound holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 30 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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