Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$70k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A leading home health organization in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its growing rehabilitation team!
Pay: $70,000 - $100,000 annually (PPV Rates)
Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule
- Guaranteed weekly pay
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional activities
- Utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques as directed
- Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes in condition
- Educate patients on prescribed exercises and assistive devices
Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required
- Current Nevada PTA license required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Home health experience preferred
The Surrounding Nevada Community
- Located near Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation and adventure
- Growing community with dining, entertainment, and shopping options
- No state income tax and excellent quality of life
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and assist patients with therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, reporting condition changes, and educating patients on the use of assistive devices.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current Nevada PTA license. Additionally, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and BLS/CPR certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 31 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 61% are remote, 13% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ironside Human Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Annual compensation range
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Higher = better work-life balance
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$27-$35/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Living in Reno
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $547k≈ 7.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,967/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.0
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.