Physical Therapist Assistant

KidsCare Home Health · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist Assistant. KidsCare provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying work-life balance, KidsCare is the place for you! Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus! At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture . In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement. What Sets Us Apart: Therapist Owned/Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand. Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority. Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs. Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) for pediatric patients within the home health setting. They will direct the patient and the caregiver as outlined in the treatment plan in collaboration with a Physical Therapist to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide clinical treatment to patients as directed by PT supervisor. Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records. Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines. Maintain appropriate communication with PT supervisor regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity. Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service. Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals. Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed. Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Education and Work Experience Requirements Associate’s degree as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant. Current state-issued professional licensure. Valid state driver license. CPR certified. Pediatric clinical experience preferred. Home health experience preferred. Other Qualifications and Skills Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups. Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables. Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Physical Demands/Working Environment Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and Diverse indoor residential or childcare Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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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.

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