Pays $26-$32/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (524 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant - $5000 Sign-On Bonus
About the Role
$5000 sign-on bonus. Student loan repayment. 100% employer-paid medical option. Generous PTO. Work in outpatient orthopedics in Benton, AR.
Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant - $5000 Sign-On Bonus in Benton, Arkansas.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans.
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team.
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active Arkansas PTA license (or eligibility).
- A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career.
- When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $54K - $66K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Benton, Arkansas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state — 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 - $5000 Sign-On Bonus at Upstream Rehabilitation 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.
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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