<p>A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is needed for a full-time clinic-based position in Hico, TX. This outpatient setting offers consistent daytime hours, a competitive hourly rate, and relocation support for candidates coming from outside the area. The role is well-suited for an experienced PTA ready to deliver hands-on rehabilitative care in a focused clinical environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $32–$35 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Relocation bonus: up to $3,000 for qualifying candidates</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — no evenings, no overnight call</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient physical therapy clinic setting</li> <li>Daytime schedule with 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Immediate opening — position available now</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of PTA experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hico is a small, close-knit town in Hamilton County in central Texas, known for its historic downtown, friendly community atmosphere, and affordable cost of living. The surrounding Hill Country region offers scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life — an appealing setting for clinicians seeking relief from the congestion and cost of larger Texas metros. Dallas and Fort Worth are accessible within a few hours, providing urban amenities when desired.</p>