Physical Therapist Assistant

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Lufkin, TX
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should feel like magic - full of smiles, small victories, and big breakthroughs. We're a best-in-class Care Hub providing in-home pediatric therapy services that help children grow in confidence, mobility, and independence.

We're on a mission to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. And we need passionate Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) like YOU to make that happen!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child.

  • Fun, Family-Like Culture: We combine clinical excellence with heart, laughter, and a true team spirit.
  • Growth & Learning: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.

What You'll Do

Deliver engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

  • Help children improve strength, coordination, mobility, and participation in everyday activities
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with families and fellow clinicians
  • Celebrate every small win on each child's journey to independence

What We're Looking For

  • Certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas
  • Experience or strong interest in pediatrics
  • A heart for kids and a playful, positive attitude
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates

Travel Stipends

  • Ready to help kids thrive through therapy that feels like fun?
  • Apply today and become part of the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services to children under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to improve the child's strength, mobility, and independence.

Requirements

Must be a certified and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Texas. Experience or a strong interest in pediatric physical therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareStrength TrainingCoordination TrainingMobility AssistanceInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-based PracticeClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (786 salary observations; 5,159 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$69k
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$73k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 3 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 Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Travel Stipends
Ongoing professional development
Mentorship
Continuing education opportunities