Assistant Physical Therapist

1 month ago
Austin, TexasPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Assistant Physical Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
  • Perform therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
  • Document treatment interventions given.

Requirements

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  • Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits & Compensation

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  • Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Ascension as a Assistant Physical Therapist.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy InterventionsDocumentationCoordinationBLS ProviderRehab Therapy Specialization
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Physical Therapist at Ascension a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Ascension is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Interventions, Documentation, Coordination, BLS Provider, Rehab Therapy Specialization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Assistant Physical Therapist conducts medically prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, following the established plan of care. This role involves performing therapy techniques appropriate for the patient population and documenting all tr...

Benefits package: 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Counseling and peer support, Spiritual care and stress management resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, IN
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Benefits & Perks

403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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