Pays $70.7K - $74.9K — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (460 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
$70K-$75K. Flexible schedule. Tuition loan repayment. Full benefits. PTO buy-back.
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time or PRN, $70K+ in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, United States. Overview #LI-jh1 This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.
Key Responsibilities
- Support patients in improving functional abilities and skills under the guidance of a licensed PT.
- Contribute to the development and sustainability of a robust physical therapy program.
- Advance clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
- Maintain a current and valid state license and stay informed on developments in physical therapy and healthcare.
Requirements
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70.7K - $74.9K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 at Reliant 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 460 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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