Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
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Job Description
Home Health Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
At MedCare Pediatric, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where children feel most comfortable and supported. Our mission is to empower every child to reach their fullest potential by delivering exceptional therapy services rooted in integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
As a Home Health Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care in the environments where children thrive. Our flexible scheduling allows you to focus on quality patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values professional growth and provides the support and resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.
Ready to make a difference where it matters most? Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to compassionate, in-home pediatric care!
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
- Current Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license, or eligible to obtain licensure by the anticipated start date
- One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with physician-approved plans of care
Implement treatment plans to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, range of motion, endurance, gait, and functional independence
Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, positioning, mobility techniques, and home programs
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Benefits & Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
- Choose your own days and hours
- Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires
- Manageable caseloads that support quality patient care
- Compensation options including hourly, salary, or per-visit pay
- After-school and weekend stipends
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Professional license and CEU reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Non-taxable travel reimbursement
- Toy allowance
- One-on-one patient care in a collaborative environment
- Mentorship program and career growth opportunities
- Dedicated administrative support
- Care Coach available for personal and professional development
- Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour
- If you're passionate about helping children improve mobility, independence, and confidence while enjoying flexibility, support, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply today and join the MedCare Pediatric team!
$35 - $40 an hour
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload at MedCare Pediatric a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
MedCare Pediatric holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$83k | Pediatrics median $68k (middle half $67k–$70k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 112 active | 459 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +9.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| MedCare Pediatric | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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