Physical Therapist/ PTA
Listed compensation
$26-$30/hr
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Job Description
Location: Farr West, UT
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | On-Site
Pay
- Physical Therapist (PT): $80,000–$88,000/year
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): $26.00–$30.00/hour
- Join Our Team!
- Are you passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love?
- Utah Physical Therapy is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Farr West, Utah!
- Whether you're an experienced PT or a PTA looking to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services.
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans (PT).
- Implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PTA).
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, manual therapy, and rehabilitation activities.
- Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate treatment documentation.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and self-care.
- Collaborate with therapists, physicians, and clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming clinical environment.
What We're Looking For
Physical Therapist (PT)
- Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT, MSPT, or DPT).
- Current Utah PT license or eligibility to obtain licensure, including applicable requirements for new graduates.
- Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and supervise PTAs and Technicians as needed.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current Utah PTA license or ability to pass the PTA boards within three months of hire and pursue licensure.
- Ability to carry out treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
For Both Positions
- CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMR) and basic computer programs.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility, transfers, and exercises, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- A positive attitude and passion for helping patients achieve their goals.
Ready to Make a Difference?
- If you're passionate about patient care and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you!
- Apply today to join Utah Physical Therapy in Farr West!
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient-centered physical therapy, including evaluations and individualized treatment planning for PTs, and implementation of treatment plans under PT supervision for PTAs. Support patients with exercises, mobility, rehabilitation, education, and progress tracking while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the care team.
Requirements
PT applicants need a physical therapy degree and a current Utah PT license or eligibility to obtain one; PTA applicants need a PTA program degree and a current Utah license or the ability to pass the boards within three months of hire and pursue licensure. Both roles require CPR certification or willingness to obtain it within 30 days, strong communication and teamwork skills, basic computer and EMR proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Utah | 96 active | 21,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Utah Physical Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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