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Oaklin Lane
Salt Lake City, Utah

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Lake Highlands, TX

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$60k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day weekWeekdays only

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Help kids find their stride — on a team that has your back. Oaklin Lane is hiring a PTA to join our neighborhood clinic in Lake Highlands — a clinician ready to grow their skills under a supervising PT who actually has time to mentor.

On our Lane, you grow into the clinician you want to be You got into PT because you wanted to help kids move — toddlers taking first steps, kids learning to balance, teens getting back to the things that matter to them. At Oaklin Lane, we’ve built a place where PTAs are valued, mentored, and given room to grow.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated supervising PT and a supportive team, with consistent mentorship and a clinic purpose-built for how kids actually move.

About Oaklin Lane Oaklin Lane is your neighborhood pediatric therapy clinic — a growing network of purpose-built clinics providing compassionate, expert care to kids from infancy through adolescence. We believe in evidence-backed therapy where hard work feels like play, and progress happens on each kid’s own terms. What you’ll do Deliver one-on-one treatment sessions under the supervision of a licensed PT Help kids with positioning, transfers, and mobility using gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, or other aids Support the PT in implementing individualized treatment plans targeting strength, balance, coordination, and motor skills Document progress, activities, and observations in our EMR with accuracy and care Keep therapy spaces and equipment clean and safe Show up for team meetings to collaborate on patient care and goal-setting Keep growing your craft through continuing education Communicate clearly with kids, families, and your interdisciplinary teammates Why this role at Oaklin Lane A space built for the work. Our clinics are purpose-built from the ground up for pediatric therapy. Designed for how kids actually move, play, and learn. A team that shows up for each other. We celebrate progress, support each other, and create a place people genuinely want to be. That’s how culture works on our lane. A pathway to grow. We invest in our clinicians — continued education, mentorship, and real opportunities to deepen your expertise. When you grow, our kids do too. Work that carries beyond the clinic. Oaklin Lane is expanding access to pediatric therapy across a growing network of neighborhood clinics. Every kid you help move better brings us closer to our vision of reaching millions of families. Who you are You are: Self-motivated and mission-driven Eager to grow in pediatrics Someone who meets kids where they are A clear, compassionate communicator A team player Physically able to safely lift, transfer, and assist children during therapy You bring: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current Texas PTA licensure Experience with the pediatric population or a strong desire to specialize Basic understanding of common childhood physical conditions and treatment strategies What to expect Schedule: Full-time

  • Monday - Thursday
  • 8:00AM to 6:00PM (with a lunch break)
  • Four-day work week
  • No nights or weekends Stipend for medical, vision, and dental 401(k) with employer match Paid CEUs, licensure, and certification renewal All therapy materials and supplies provided Mentorship and a clear pathway for career growth In-person at an Oaklin Lane clinic in Lake Highlands Come see what we are building The first move is the hardest one — we’ll take you through the rest. If you’re curious, we’d love to start the conversation. Oaklin Lane is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every clinician is welcome on our lane.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one pediatric treatment sessions and support licensed PTs in implementing individualized care plans. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress in EMR and assisting children with mobility and positioning.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with current Texas PTA licensure. Candidates should have experience or a strong desire to specialize in pediatric care and be physically able to assist children.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient PositioningMobility AssistanceTreatment Plan ImplementationEMR DocumentationPatient CommunicationStrength And Balance TrainingMotor Skills Development

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Lake Highlands, TX at Oaklin Lane a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Salt Lake City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$590k≈ 11.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,603/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Stipend for medical, vision, and dental
401(k) with employer match
Paid CEUs, licensure, and certification renewal
All therapy materials and supplies provided
Mentorship and career growth pathway