Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time or PRN

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Derby Health and Rehab - Derby, KS 67037
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Shift: Any Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time or PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Derby, KS Ready to take the next step in your therapy career?

Derby Health & Rehab, proudly part of Axiom Healthcare Services, is growing our in-house rehab team and looking for a passionate Full-Time or PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join us in Derby, Kansas! If you’re driven by patient-centered care and thrive in a collaborative, clinically focused environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference every single day.

What We Offer

In-House Therapy Team – No Contracted Services Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits (Full-Time) Supportive Leadership Collaborative Work Environment Opportunities for Professional Growth Position Summary As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will partner with a licensed PT to deliver high-quality therapy services that improve strength, mobility, and functional independence.

Key Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising PT Deliver skilled therapy interventions to enhance mobility and function Monitor, document, and communicate patient progress Assist in modifying care plans based on patient response Educate residents and families on exercises and home programs Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes Maintain accurate, compliant documentation

Qualifications

Qualifications Active Kansas PTA license in good standing Experience in Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care preferred Strong communication and teamwork skills Organized and detail-oriented Experience with Net Health documentation system is a plus Confidential inquiries are welcome. Take the next step in your career with Derby Health & Rehab — where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and deliver skilled therapy interventions to improve patient mobility and strength. Monitor and document patient progress while educating residents and families on home exercise programs.

Requirements

Must possess an active Kansas PTA license in good standing. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care and familiarity with the Net Health documentation system are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMobility Enhancement

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kansas?
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Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $74k (middle half $63k–$77k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kansas212 active21,983 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time or PRN at Axiom Healthcare Services 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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 3 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Axiom Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Wichita, Kansas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-Time)
Supportive Leadership
Collaborative Work Environment
Professional Growth Opportunities

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,536/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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