Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL

4 days ago

Yankton, South Dakota$54K - $72.8KFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join FYZICAL LLC as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist

Guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs

Educate patients on home exercise programs

Track patient progress and document outcomes

Requirements

Active South Dakota PTA license (or eligibility)

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Strong communication and patient engagement skills

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54K - $72.8K

CME allowance: $1,250.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join FYZICAL LLC as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedicsBalance rehabilitationVestibular rehabilitationTherapeutic exercisePatient educationDocumentationClinical skillsCommunicationPatient engagementTeamworkHands-on care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at FYZICAL a 4.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at FYZICAL is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Yankton, South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedics, Balance rehabilitation, Vestibular rehabilitation, Therapeutic exercise, Patient education, Documentation, Clinical skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist and guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs. They are also responsible for tracking patient progress, documenting outcomes, and educating patients on home exercise programs.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.