Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

InHome Therapy · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

We're Looking for PTAs Who Want More Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment At InHome Therapy, we put therapists first. If you're searching for home health PTA jobs with flexible scheduling and consistent patient volume, this could be a great fit. We're currently hiring a home health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in and around Houston treating the adult and geriatric population. Apply now or text Shane directly at (214)945-2961 for a casual chat about the role. What's Awesome About This Job Consistent caseload - steady referrals through our agency partner network Flexible schedule – you own your time and have autonomy over your day Therapy-first clinical and administrative support Room to grow - leadership opportunities and career advancement Tablet with data plan provided Compensation and Benefits* Mileage reimbursement – plus tools to reduce windshield time Paid training and ongoing mentorship The visit rate for this role ranges from $45 - $54 per visit What You'll Do Provide home health physical therapy services under the supervision of a PT Visit adult and geriatric patients in their homes and help them regain strength and function Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation (training provided) Be the best part of someone’s day! What You'll Need Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in good standing BLS CPR certification Reliable transportation Basic comfort with technology - email, texting, EMR systems (training provided) Let's keep it casual - text or apply to start the conversation. Shane can be reached at (214)945-2961 or smccaffery@inhometherapy.com. *This position is paid on a per-visit basis. Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and weekly hours worked. Some roles are eligible for medical benefits only; others are eligible for both medical benefits and PTO. Additional offerings may include 401(k), life and disability coverage, voluntary supplemental insurance options, and a company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). InHomeTherapy homehealth Homecare eldercare PTAjobs HomeHealthTherapy PTAJobs HoustonPTA

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.