Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full-Time
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Independence Rehab as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Schedule, Geriatric in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will be challenged every day! Guiding residents through mobility milestones - first steps, safe transfers, returning home Leading gait, balance, strengthening, and functional training sessions Helping reduce fall risk and build confidence with daily activities Collaborating closely with your PT to adjust care plans Working alongside nursing, OT, and speech to support whole-person recovery Celebrating small wins that matter deeply to patients and families Why Therapists Choose Independence Rehab We're a small, therapist-owned company that runs therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for clinicians and protect clinical judgment.
- manage Stable leadership with low management turnover Autonomy in clinical decision-making Protection from.
Requirements
- we're actively interviewing.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $33/hr.
- 17.5 days PTO.
- CME allowance: $750.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Independence Rehab as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Schedule, Geriatric.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full-Time position at Independence Rehab includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Geriatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Geriatrics position at Independence Rehab 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.
Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $33 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Midvale, Utah.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Geriatric Care, Mobility Training, Gait Training, Balance Training, Strengthening, Functional Training, Fall Risk Reduction, Clinical Reasoning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat a medically complex geriatric population, guiding residents through mobility milestones, leading functional training sessions, and actively working to reduce fall risk and build confidence in daily activities. This role requires close collaboration with th...
Benefits package: Up to 3 1/2 weeks PTO annually, Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, Continuing Education reimbursement (up to $750/year), Health Savings Account, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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