Physical Therapy Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the largest markets for physical therapy assistant jobs in the U.S., with strong demand across Houston's Texas Medical Center, Dallas-Fort Worth hospital networks, and San Antonio's CHRISTUS Health system. Major employers including Baylor Scott & White Health, HCA Healthcare, and Select Medical actively hire PTAs, and the state's aging population continues to drive sponsorship activity.
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Office Location: Brenham, TX
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Navasota, Old Washington, East side of Brenham
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist Assistant. This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of annual compensation.
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, and maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
- Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
- Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs
- Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities
- Provide organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling patients
- Present pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status
- Provide appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer
- Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention
- Accurately document, complete and submit daily notes, assist with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care
- Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently
- Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees as assigned
- Appropriately negotiate patients' participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
Office Location: Brenham, TX
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Navasota, Old Washington, East side of Brenham
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist Assistant. This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of annual compensation.
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, and maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
- Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
- Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs
- Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities
- Provide organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling patients
- Present pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status
- Provide appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer
- Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention
- Accurately document, complete and submit daily notes, assist with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care
- Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently
- Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees as assigned
- Appropriately negotiate patients' participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Roles in Texas
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapy assistants in Texas?
Large health systems with established immigration infrastructure are the most active PTA sponsors in Texas. Baylor Scott & White Health, HCA Healthcare, CHRISTUS Health, and Select Medical have each filed H-1B visa and permanent labor certifications for therapy roles. Outpatient rehabilitation chains and long-term care operators also sponsor, though their willingness varies by facility. Checking OFLC disclosure data for Labor Condition Applications filed under physical therapist assistant job titles gives the clearest picture of which Texas employers have sponsored recently.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapy assistant roles in Texas?
H-1B is the most commonly filed work visa for PTAs in Texas, though qualifying the role as a specialty occupation requires the employer to document that a specific bachelor's degree or higher is a standard industry requirement. EB-3 permanent labor certification is another common pathway, particularly for employers willing to sponsor through the green card process. Some internationally trained PTAs also enter on TN visa status if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and meet USMCA occupation requirements.
Which cities in Texas have the most physical therapy assistant sponsorship jobs?
Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio account for the majority of PTA sponsorship activity in Texas. Houston's Texas Medical Center concentration of hospitals and rehabilitation facilities makes it the single largest market. The DFW Metroplex has grown significantly due to population expansion and the presence of large regional health systems. Austin is a smaller but emerging market, with outpatient clinics and health-tech-affiliated care providers hiring more actively as the city's population grows.
How to find physical therapy assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, making it more efficient than broad job searches for PTAs seeking sponsorship in Texas. You can filter by state to focus on Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. Because PTA sponsorship cases can be competitive, focusing on larger health systems and established rehabilitation networks listed on Migrate Mate gives you a clearer starting point than applying broadly.
Are there any state-specific considerations for physical therapy assistants seeking sponsorship in Texas?
PTAs in Texas must hold an active license from the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and employers will typically require licensure before or shortly after starting. The license requires passing the NPTE-PTA exam, and foreign-trained applicants may face additional credential evaluation steps. Texas does not impose state-level immigration restrictions on healthcare hiring, but employers in heavily regulated settings like skilled nursing facilities and hospital systems often have more structured sponsorship processes than smaller outpatient practices.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapy assistant jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.