Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Is $35-$38 per hour competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) – PRN, Assisted Living in Decatur, Illinois. Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity in an Assisted Living Setting in Decatur, IL! Wage Range: $35-$38 per hour (based mainly on experience) Per Diem Hours offers a flexible schedule!
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
- Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $35 - $38/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) – PRN, Assisted Living.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Healthpro Heritage 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
Healthpro Heritage lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $38k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Decatur, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy assistance, Therapeutic exercises, Manual therapy, Modality applications, Patient documentation, Treatment protocols, Patient education, Electronic health records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises and manual therapy. Monitor and document patient progress while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (5)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
10d ago
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