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Upstream Rehabilitation
Mountain Home, Arkansas

Physical Therapist Assistant - Twin Lakes Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$40/hr

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Job Description

Upstream Rehab/Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Twin Lakes Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Mountain Home, AR community.

To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.

This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate $25 - $40/hr
  • Annual continuing education benefit $1250
  • Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
  • Mentorship
  • 401k, Short/Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Ins options

Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues

Requirements

  • Current or pending Arkansas PTA license
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic therapy to support the Mountain Home community. They will collaborate with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and maintain a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Arkansas8 active406 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 38% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings349 in the last 30 days189 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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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 Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate $25 - $40/hr
Annual continuing education benefit $1,250
401k
Short/Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Mentorship
Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation

Living in Mountain Home

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,192/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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