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GHR HealthcareDallas, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Dallas, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$38.13
Weekly
$1,525
Yearly (full-time)
$79,300
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $38.13/hour — 2% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Texas ($37.50/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Texas right now

  • 49 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Texas from 7 agencies, 3 of them in Dallas.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $41.94/hour, median $34.95/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Texas: $37.50/hour ($78,000/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($38.52/hour across 7 jobs).

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Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Travel Contract in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Start your next home health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assignment in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, with the assignment based in Dallas near ZIP code 75240. Known for its vibrant arts and culture, diverse dining, parks, and welcoming communities, the Dallas area offers an appealing setting for professionals who enjoy both urban amenities and convenient access to surrounding communities. Provide skilled care to patients in their homes on a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, join a collaborative healthcare team, and help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,580
  • Location: Dallas–Fort Worth area, Texas; assignment based in Dallas near ZIP code 75240
  • Healthcare Setting: Home health
  • Assignment Type: Physical therapy travel contract
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • End Date: January 31, 2027
  • Contract Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
  • On-Call/Weekend Requirement: None
  • Travel Area: Dallas–Fort Worth and surrounding Texas communities
  • Additional Detail: Mileage between patient visits is reimbursed

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Requirements

  • Current and valid Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting or graduation from a related accredited program
  • At least 1 year of Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate physical therapy care in patients’ homes
  • Strong communication, organization, clinical documentation, and time-management skills
  • Previous home health physical therapy or HCHB experience is a plus

Home Health PTA Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment and clinical support in patients’ homes
  • Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist
  • Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, balance activities, transfers, and strengthening programs
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the supervising physical therapist and interdisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safety strategies
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with home health standards
  • Manage a daily home health visit schedule across the assigned service area while maintaining a high standard of patient care

Apply now for this home health Physical Therapist Assistant travel assignment in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving local patients.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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