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Vetter Senior Living
Lander, Wyoming

Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

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Job Description

Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career with Brookestone Rehab at Westward Heights Care Center in Lander, Wyoming.

We know that exceptional resident care starts with an exceptional team. At Westward Heights Care Center, we're committed to creating a supportive workplace where team members feel valued, empowered, and equipped to thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits Available to Eligible Team Members

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, financial

future, and work-life balance, including:

  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Time Off, including vacation and sick leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching starting at 3%
  • Health insurance eligibility for team members working 24+ hours weekly
  • Multiple affordable medical plan options
  • Access to FREE prescription medications
  • FREE dental coverage
  • Low-cost vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)

About the Role

As a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping residents regain mobility, improve function, and achieve their highest possible level of independence. Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll provide individualized treatment services while contributing to a positive rehabilitation experience.

What You'll Enjoy

  • A welcoming, team-oriented rehabilitation environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
  • A strong focus on quality outcomes and resident-centered care
  • Collaboration with therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives every day

Primary Responsibilities

  • Carry out physical therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Monitor resident progress and communicate observations to the therapy team
  • Encourage resident participation and achievement of functional goals
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
  • Adhere to company policies, professional standards, and regulatory

Qualifications

  • Current Wyoming Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Dedication to compassionate, person-centered care
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

Join Brookestone Rehab

If you're passionate about helping others improve their strength, mobility, and quality of life, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents regain mobility and independence. They are responsible for monitoring resident progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningMonitoring progressCompassionate care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wyoming is 92.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wyoming?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$78k)80 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWyoming index 92.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wyoming30 active21,648 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Reimbursement Program
Paid Time Off (vacation and sick leave)
401(k) with 3% employer match
Health insurance (24+ hrs/week)
Free prescription medications
Free dental coverage
Low-cost vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance

Living in Lander

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$1,521/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.