Physical Therapist Assistant
Is $25.30 - $37.95/hr competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Advocate Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Inpatient Rehab in United States. Department: 37650 Navicent Health Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days and 2 weekend days a month Pay Range $25.30 - $37.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $25.30 - $37.95/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Advocate Health in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at American Addiction Centers 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $37000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($37k–$37k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Clinical Documentation, Rehabilitation Techniques, Musculoskeletal Care, Neurological Rehabilitation, Patient Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct patient care within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. They will assist in implementing treatment plans to improve patient mobility and functional outcomes.
Benefits package: Premium pay for shift, on call, and more, Incentive pay for select positions, Opportunity for annual increases, Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability), Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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