Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46k-$70k

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Job Description

Total Potential Income with Revenue Sharing: $61,000 - $72,000

Base Pay: $46,000 - $56,000.

Student Loan Repayment: $2,625 per year

Relocation: $5,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with 3% match, 22–27 paid days off, Gym membership incentives, CEU support, and several other great benefits.

Location and Staff: mlpt.com

The Position and The Company

Mountain Land Physical Therapy is a private practice leading the nation in advancing musculoskeletal care. With one-third of primary care visits related to musculoskeletal conditions and a growing shortage of physicians, we are putting physical therapists at the front of care, equipped with diagnostic imaging in many clinics for faster, more accurate treatment.

What You’ll Do

Manage a Balanced Caseload - Top performers treat an average of 12-14 patients per day, with one-on-one dedicated time with each patient. You can double-book only if it's not excessive, you are comfortable with it, and does not negatively impact care.

Autonomy in Treatment - You’ve invested time and energy into mastering your craft, and we respect your philosophy on patient care. Working in collaboration with your supervising physical therapist, you’ll have the freedom to use innovative approaches and apply the skills you’ve gained through continuing education to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Collaborate with a High-Level Team - Work alongside experienced therapists and local medical professionals to deliver cutting-edge rehab.

Why You Should Work Here

Less Time Documenting - Our AI-driven platform reduces documentation time by up to 40%, so you can focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.

Flexibility with Professional Development: At Mountain Land, there’s minimal red tape when it comes to choosing your continuing education and advanced training. We support your goals and give you the freedom to pursue the learning opportunities that matter most to you.

Requirements

  • Current PTA License or ability to obtain (No sanction)
  • A passion for outpatient orthopedic therapy
  • A drive to continue to learn and elevate your craft

Key Responsibilities

Manage a balanced caseload of 12-14 patients per day while providing one-on-one dedicated care. Collaborate with supervising physical therapists and local medical professionals to deliver cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$46k–$70kPhysical Therapy median $75k (middle half $64k–$79k)58 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$59k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Utah91 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Provo, Utah

$28-$36/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem

$35-$40/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners logo

About Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Salt Lake City, UT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) with 3% match
22–27 paid days off
Gym membership incentives
CEU support
Student loan repayment $2,625/year
$5,000 relocation

Living in Moab

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 12.7× annual pay
Median resident rent
$969/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.