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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Orthopedic Setting
About the Role
PTA in Carson City, NV. Outpatient ortho. 2 patients/hour max. Flexible 4/10 schedule. $2,500 CME. $10k loan repayment. New grads welcome. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Reno Orthopedic Center as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Orthopedic Setting in Carson City, Nevada. Join our Reno Orthopedic Center team as a Physical Therapist Assistant! Why choose ROC?
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records and confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program.
- Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health.
Requirements
- Active Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board within 60 days of employment.
- Note: This position may require travel to other Reno Orthopedic Center locations as needed by management.
- At Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritize work-life balance by fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus offered.
- Relocation assistance: $3,000.
- CME allowance: $2,500.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reno Orthopedic Center in Carson City, Nevada.
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Nevada, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$98k across 92 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada 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 (PTA) - Outpatient Orthopedic Setting at Reno Orthopedic Center a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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