Pays $33-$37/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (501 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in skilled nursing setting. Tuition loan repayment, flexible scheduling. $33 - $37/hour. Huron, SD.
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Tuition Loan Repayment in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation? Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33 - $37/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
- Maternity and Paternity Support Program
- Continuing Education
- Mentorship Programs
- Clinical Leadership Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Huron, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant delivers physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed therapist to improve patient functional abilities. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, managing patient cases, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid state license. Proficiency in English for effective communication and documentation is required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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