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Aviator Home Health
Denton, Texas

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Denton, TX 76201Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 HourlyJob Category: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Aviator Home Health is looking to add highly skilled, dynamic therapy staff to our proven, evidence-based methodology and trusted philosophy with special emphasis on delivering the highest level of skilled home health care.

Aviator is changing the culture and experience of home health for the better! Come join an elite team of physical therapists who believe in having a hands-on approach to patient care and no "cookie-cutter" treatments!

With Aviator, you're not just a clinician out in the field, you'll be part of a CLINICAL TEAM that works together for the betterment of our patients with unparalleled support from our office and management staff.

Job Summary: A Physical Therapist Assistant who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

PRN Rate: $50-60/visit plus mileage Essential Functions: Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to participate in teaching the patient and family Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients Meets mandatory continuing education requirements; participates in in service programs Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency Proficient and comfortable using technology to communicate and perform essential job functions.

Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Licensure: Current Texas State License to practice physical therapy Experience: Prior experience as a PTA a plus but new grads welcome!

Aviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. They are responsible for performing delegated services, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current Texas State License to practice. Prior experience is considered a plus, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Clinical assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (779 salary observations; 5,022 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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).

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

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

2
<$70k
5
$70k-75k
1
$83k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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1-2
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3-4
2
5-6
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

MedCare Pediatric · Crosby, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Denton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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 Aviator Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement