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Ernest Health
Casper, Wyoming

Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 14m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Casper, Wyoming, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Wellness programs
  • Retention programs
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans and performs physical therapy procedures under the direction of a physical therapist. They are responsible for recording patient responses to treatment and reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and a Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical operationsTreatment planningData entryRecord managementTime managementCommunicationInfection controlSafety standardsDelegationOrganizationPatient education

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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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About Ernest Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Wellness programs
Retention programs
Recognition programs