PRN Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$25.30–$30.21 /hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Pay Range: $25.30 - $30.21 per hour

Available Clinics: 42 outpatient clinics across Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Davis County.

About the Clinics

Mountain Land Physical Therapy is one of the nation's leading outpatient physical therapy practices dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal care. With one out of every three primary care visits related to MSK conditions and a growing need for conservative treatment options, our therapists are helping shape the future of outpatient rehabilitation.

Many of our clinics also offer diagnostic imaging performed by physical therapists, helping patients receive answers sooner and allowing our clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions. With more than 73 outpatient clinics across Utah, Idaho, and Montana, we've built a reputation for exceptional patient care, reflected by an average Net Promoter Score above 90.

What You’ll Do

Manage a Balanced Caseload - Top performers treat an average of 12-14 patients per day, with one-on-one dedicated time with each patient. You can double-book only if it's not excessive, you are comfortable with it, and does not negatively impact care.

Autonomy in Treatment - You’ve invested time and energy into mastering your craft, and we respect your philosophy on patient care. Working in collaboration with your supervising physical therapist, you’ll have the freedom to use innovative approaches and apply the skills you’ve gained through continuing education to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Collaborate with a High-Level Team - Work alongside experienced therapists and local medical professionals to deliver cutting-edge rehab.

Why You Should Work Here

Less Time Documenting - Our AI-driven platform reduces documentation time by up to 40%, so you can focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.

Flexibility with Professional Development: At Mountain Land, there’s minimal red tape when it comes to choosing your continuing education and advanced training. We support your goals and give you the freedom to pursue the learning opportunities that matter most to you.

Requirements

  • Current PTA License or ability to obtain (No sanction)
  • A passion for outpatient orthopedic therapy
  • A drive to continue to learn and elevate your craft

Key Responsibilities

Manage a balanced caseload of 12-14 patients per day while providing one-on-one care. Collaborate with supervising physical therapists and medical professionals to deliver effective rehabilitation outcomes.

Key Skills

Clinical collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Utah?
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Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $72k (middle half $67k–$94k)131 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Utah97 active22,104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUtah physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 25% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners 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.

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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.

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About Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Salt Lake City, UT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
PRN opportunities
AI-driven documentation platform
Professional development flexibility

Living in Cottonwood Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$676k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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