Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial City, and Sugar Land, with strong demand across outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospital systems, and home health agencies. Employers actively hiring include St. Josephs Medical Center, Polygon PT, and Harris Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Licensed Physical Therapy Asst PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
- Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
- Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
- Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
- Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas
- Associate Degree from a PTA program is required as a minimum
- Experience in a rehab setting required, acute care experience is a plus
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Licensed Physical Therapy Asst PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Licensed Physical Therapy Asst PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
- Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
- Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
- Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
- Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas
- Associate Degree from a PTA program is required as a minimum
- Experience in a rehab setting required, acute care experience is a plus
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Licensed Physical Therapy Asst PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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Who's Hiring
- St. Josephs Medical Center44S
- Polygon PT22P
- Harris Health22
- Ruby's Home Health22R
- ACCUHEALTH/ACCUCARE22A
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physical therapy assistant job in Houston?
Focus your search on the Texas Medical Center corridor, Memorial City's hospital cluster, and the suburban outpatient clinics expanding in Katy and Sugar Land. Large hospital systems and outpatient orthopedic groups hire the most PTAs in Houston. Candidates who have hands-on clinical hours in high-volume settings and experience with sports rehab or geriatric care tend to stand out in this market.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Houston?
Houston physical therapy assistant roles are posted by St. Josephs Medical Center, Polygon PT, and Harris Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's hiring mix leans heavily toward large integrated health systems and regional outpatient clinic chains with multiple locations throughout the metro.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Houston?
Yes, but rarely, since physical therapy assistant work is almost entirely hands-on and requires direct patient contact. About 14% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, documentation review, or telehealth support rather than direct treatment.
How can I get a physical therapy assistant job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is applying for a PTA aide or rehab technician role at one of the Texas Medical Center's outpatient facilities or a suburban clinic group in Pearland or Cypress, then moving into a licensed PTA position once you complete your clinical rotations. Houston's large home health agencies also frequently hire newly licensed PTAs willing to build a caseload across the metro.
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