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Casper, Wyoming

Physical Therapist Assistant Student Loan Assistance Program

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Casper, Wyoming
  • Student Loan Assistance Program available!
  • Part Time and Per Diem options available.

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 16 years, has earned The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Certification in Hip Rehabilitation, and ranked in Newsweek’s top Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the US.

At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Wyoming and neighboring states. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Why Casper, Wyoming?

Nestled in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a dynamic city surrounded by outdoor beauty and rich Western culture. Explore scenic landmarks like Casper Mountain, the North Platte River, and Fremont Canyon, perfect for hiking, fishing, and adventure. Enjoy a vibrant local scene with top-notch museums, craft breweries, unique dining, and a growing arts and music community—all in one welcoming place.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.

We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

  • Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
  • Benefits: Full Time / Part Time
  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Wellness & Work Life Balance: Full Time / Part Time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
  • Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningOrganizational skillsSafety standardsAge-specific care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wyoming is 92.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wyoming?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$79k)77 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWyoming index 92.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wyoming33 active22,282 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment23,435 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 3 employers
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$150k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 3 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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up to $150,000
#2

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MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ernest Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Employer Matching
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Casper

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.8
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Casper, WY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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