Pays $70.7K - $74.9KPhysical 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)

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Reliant Rehabilitation
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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 ImplementationPatient CareTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceInfection ControlEnvironmental SafetyBilling PracticesPatient EngagementCase Management

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity support program
Continuing education