Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem
Listed compensation
$45.00/Hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Rehab Hospital in Stockton, Kansas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $45/hr.
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Rehab Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans under the direction of a physical therapist and performs selected physical therapy procedures. They are responsible for recording patient responses to treatment and reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and a Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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