Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$27–$34 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Total Potential Income with Revenue Sharing: $27 - $34 per hour
Starting Base Pay: $23 - $27 per hour
Student Loan Repayment: $2,625 per year
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with 3% match, 22–27 paid days off, Gym membership incentives, CEU support, and several other great benefits.
Location and Staff: 1562 S 3000 W, STE 150, Syracuse, UT 84075
The Position and The Company
Mountain Land Physical Therapy is a private practice leading the nation in advancing musculoskeletal care. With one-third of primary care visits related to musculoskeletal conditions and a growing shortage of physicians, we are putting physical therapists at the front of care, equipped with diagnostic imaging in many clinics for faster, more accurate treatment.
What You’ll Do
Manage a Balanced Caseload - Top performers treat an average of 12-14 patients per day, with one-on-one dedicated time with each patient. You can double-book only if it's not excessive, you are comfortable with it, and does not negatively impact care.
Autonomy in Treatment - You’ve invested time and energy into mastering your craft, and we respect your philosophy on patient care. Working in collaboration with your supervising physical therapist, you’ll have the freedom to use innovative approaches and apply the skills you’ve gained through continuing education to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Collaborate with a High-Level Team - Work alongside experienced therapists and local medical professionals to deliver cutting-edge rehab.
Why You Should Work Here
Less Time Documenting - Our AI-driven platform reduces documentation time by up to 40%, so you can focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
Flexibility with Professional Development: At Mountain Land, there’s minimal red tape when it comes to choosing your continuing education and advanced training. We support your goals and give you the freedom to pursue the learning opportunities that matter most to you.
Requirements
- Current PTA License or ability to obtain (No sanction)
- A passion for outpatient orthopedic therapy
- A drive to continue to learn and elevate your craft
Key Responsibilities
Manage a balanced caseload of 12-14 patients per day providing one-on-one dedicated care. Collaborate with supervising physical therapists and medical professionals to deliver innovative musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$71k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$77k)507 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Utah | 97 active | 22,120 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k loan repayment | Utah physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 25% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,033 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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