Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Care Options For Kids; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Supplemental insurance

Home-based services in zone

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Continuing education

Professional development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for pediatric home health in the Austin, TX area. The role supports therapists, delivers hands-on care in patients' homes, and helps children improve strength and mobility while engaging families in progress.

Whether you seek part-time or full-time work, this position is designed to fit diverse career paths and life stages, with robust benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Meets qualifications as established by APTA.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant License in State of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pediatric physical therapy in home-based settings under supervision.
• Support treatment plans and help children build strength, mobility and confidence.
• Partner with families to reinforce progress between visits.
• Collaborate with experienced Physical Therapists for patient care.

Skills

Strong supervision

Hands-on clinical work

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Active PTA license (state)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Pediatric Home Health

Territory: Austin, TX

Pay: $68,640-$78,000

Availability: Part-time/Full-time

A Role That Supports Your Path

At Care Options for Kids, we've built a home health PTA role around what physical therapy assistants value most: strong supervision, meaningful hands‑on clinical work, and flexibility that supports different career paths and life stages.

In this role, you'll work closely with experienced Physical Therapists to deliver pediatric physical therapy in home‑based settings. You'll support treatment plans under direction, help children build strength, mobility, and confidence, and partner with families to reinforce progress between visits. Whether you're a PTA building a long‑term career in this role or someone considering future growth, you'll be supported, valued, and set up for success.

If you're looking for a role where your contribution matters and your goals are respected, this position was designed with you in mind.

Care Options for Kids Benefits

• Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, LTD, and STD Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Provide home based services in a condensed geographic zone
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education through an Online Learning Portal
• Industry-leading Training and Professional Development
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Support That Expands Your Impact

• Opportunities to participate in COFK's Global Outreach Program, providing therapy services to underserved children abroad, with travel and participation costs covered by Care Options for Kids
• A top-tier EHR designed to streamline documentation and reduce administrative burden
• Access to clinical leadership and supervising PTs when you need guidance, collaboration, and support

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Meets qualifications as established by APTA
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant License in State of Practice