No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$83k (median of 28 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active roles in this specialty
Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics
About the Role
Pediatric PTA. No weekends. Flexible PRN. Established caseload. Collaborative team. Make a difference in kids' lives.
Join FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics in Russellville, Arkansas.
Key Responsibilities
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Reviews social history, psychological, medical, and previous therapy reports/records.
- Discusses and establishes individual client needs with Supervising Therapist.
Requirements
- QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program and must hold or obtain an Arkansas State License to practice physical therapy.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE in Russellville, Arkansas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Arkansas, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$81k across 103 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics at FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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