Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Listed compensation
$32-$40/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wants to build meaningful relationships with your patients and see the long-term impact of your care—this is it.
In this setting, you will work with Medicare Part B patients in Assisted Living and Independent Communities, allowing you to follow patient progress over time and focus on improving independence, mobility and quality of life.
Unlike fast-paced short-stay environments, this role allows you to provide purposeful, patient-centered therapy, with consistency and clinical autonomy.
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered. Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care. Why This Role Stands Out:
- Treat Medicare Part B patients in Assisted Living & Independent Living Communities
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Build long-term relationships and track patient progress over time
- Focus on quality patient care instead of high patient volume
- Practice with clinical autonomy in a supportive therapy team environment
Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on treatments to residents in Assisted Living & Independent Living Communities under the direction of a Physical Therapist
- Carry out established care plans focused on mobility, safety, and functional independence
- Lead engaging therapy sessions using therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, balance activities, and manual techniques
- Help patients improve strength, balance, and overall quality of life
- Collaborate with care teams, staff, and caregivers to achieve strong patient outcomes
- Document treatments and patient progress in accordance with established care plans
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Mental wellness support program
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or license eligible in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
About Therapy Management Corporation
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.
Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $67k–$67k)128 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Utah index 98.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Utah | 97 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Utah physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 25% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) at tmc a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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