Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$27-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-Time | Outpatient | 10014 Rodney Parham Rd, Suite 103, Little Rock, AR 72227
Join Advanced Physical Therapy, a H2 Health company, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients restore movement, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy. Whether you're an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll be part of a collaborative team that is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered outpatient care.
At Advanced Physical Therapy, you'll treat a diverse orthopedic outpatient population, including patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, sports-related injuries, balance and vestibular conditions, dizziness and vertigo, musculoskeletal injuries, and other mobility impairing conditions.
Our clinics feature private treatment rooms, fully equipped rehabilitation spaces, and a welcoming environment where therapists work closely together to provide individualized care.
As part of the H2 Health family, you'll have access to expanded resources while maintaining the personalized, community-focused feel that has made Advanced Physical Therapy a trusted provider for decades.
Your Role
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Treat a variety of orthopedic and post-operative conditions.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention.
- Accurately document patient progress and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists and support staff to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
- Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current Arkansas Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification, where applicable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: $27.00–$30.00 per hour
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition loan reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefit options
- Workplace Experience & Perks
- Monday-Friday schedule with work-life balance
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Access to Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to reduce documentation burden
Strong Administrative Support
- Manageable caseload expectations, typically targeting approximately 10-12 patient visits per day for full-time outpatient clinicians
- Collaborative, patient-first culture
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
- H2U continuing education resources and live CEU opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Career advancement within the H2 Health family
If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with H2 Health.
H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and functional independence. Implement individualized treatment plans and accurately document patient progress while collaborating with the clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. A current Arkansas Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure is required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas 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) - Outpatient at H2 Health a 8.3 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.
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