Physical Therapist Assistant
Is $53K - $79K competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join SSM Health Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho, Student Loan Repayment in United States. Overview SSM Health Physical Therapy Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Pay Rate: $25.50 - $37.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
- Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
Requirements
- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53K - $79K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with SSM Health Physical Therapy in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at SSM Health Physical Therapy a 6.0 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 SSM Health Physical Therapy 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Glen Carbon, 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 ($37k–$37k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Outpatient orthopedics, Sports injury treatment, Hand injury treatment, Work-related injury treatment, Patient care, Treatment plan implementation, Patient education, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant assists with the implementation of therapy plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. They are responsible for communicating patient progress and coordinating with supportive personnel to ensure high-quality patient care services.
Benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Prescription coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time (PST), 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Short and Long Term Disability, Personal and Family Medical Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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