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Eleutheria
Dallas, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$46 per hour

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Job Description

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pay Range

$36-$46 per hour

Job Description

Part-Time | Dallas, TX | School-Based | TX PTA License required

About the Role

Provide physical therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

Why Join Us

  • CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities

Treatment Planning: Plan and deliver specialized therapy techniques through individual or group sessions to meet the goals outlined in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Provide therapy to children aged preK-12 with various medical diagnoses, including orthopedic impairments and developmental disorders.

Consultation & Instruction: Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate therapy into classroom-based activities. Partner with a Physical Therapist to discuss and refine treatment plans, ensuring supervision and alignment with therapeutic goals. Engage with parents to incorporate their child's therapy program into daily routines.

Data Collection & Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate documentation for all student therapy sessions and progress.

Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications

Licensure

  • Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the state where services are delivered.
  • Background Check: Background Check.
  • Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US

Physical Therapy Assistant Physical Demands

Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to K-12 students by conducting assessments and implementing treatment plans aligned with Individual Education Plans (IEP). Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapy into classroom activities and daily routines.

Requirements

Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Texas and be eligible to work in the US. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Student AssessmentIEP ImplementationPediatric CarePatient Education

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 Physical Therapist Assistant at Eleutheria a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% 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 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% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

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$30-$40/hr
#3

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

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Benefits & Perks

CEU/License Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave
Professional Development