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Little Rock, Arkansas

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingVestibular therapyPost-operative carePatient educationClinical collaboration

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.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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$96k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$58k-$79k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
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
  • On-site

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
HSA and FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid life insurance