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Certified Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

Ardent Health logoArdent Health3 openings in 2 placesFull timePosted 1mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Texas post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$40, across 50 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Texas earn a median of $37.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Physical Therapy Assistant in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

  • UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall be responsible for providing a full range of age appropriate physical therapy services including assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an PTA approved Associates degree program.
  • Current professional license active and valid in the State of Texas.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in acute or outpatient setting

From Ardent Health's job posting for Athens, TX, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.

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