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Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Portageville, Missouri

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Portageville, MO 63873Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Focus on industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative team culture

Why Join Us

One-on-one therapy focus Group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling to support work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical, prescription, dental & vision Short-term & long-term disability Additional

Benefits

Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Professional growth and development support Position Summary As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will: Work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist Help patients improve mobility, regain strength, and increase function Support and deliver individualized treatment plans Provide hands-on, patient-centered care

Key Responsibilities

Implement patient-specific treatment plans created by the PT Lead patients through exercises, mobility training, and rehab activities Educate patients on safe techniques and assistive devices Monitor and document patient progress; report changes to the PT Maintain accurate, compliant therapy records Collaborate with the care team for coordinated treatment Uphold ethical, professional standards in all interactions

Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited PTA program Valid state PTA license Rehab/clinical experience preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility and strength. They are responsible for leading rehabilitation activities, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited PTA program and possess a valid state PTA license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care are required, with CPR certification preferred.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistancePatient mobility trainingTreatment plan implementationPatient educationCare team collaborationPatient monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (235 salary observations; 969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Innovate Rehab and Wellness a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Lake Ozark, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Portageville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$133k
Median resident rent
$764/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Employer-paid Basic Life & AD&D
PTO: Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Growth and Development Support