Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Care Options For Kids; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, LTD, and STD Coverage

Supplemental Insurance Options

Provide home based services in a cond.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education through Online学习

Industry-leading Training and PD

Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Global Outreach Program travel & costs

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver pediatric home-based therapy under supervision. You will help children build strength, mobility, and confidence while coordinating with licensed therapists and families to reinforce progress.

The role offers meaningful hands-on clinical work, diverse career paths, and supportive leadership to grow with the organization.

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.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Reliable transportation and a Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced PTs to deliver pediatric physical therapy in home-based settings.
• Support treatment plans under direction and help children build strength and mobility.
• Partner with families to reinforce progress between visits and ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Skills

APTA Guidelines

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Job description

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


• Current BLS/CPR Certification


• Reliable transportation and a Valid Driver's License

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Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.