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Vetter Senior Living
Emerson, Nebraska

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

At Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, Nebraska, we're looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team on a PRN basis. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: providing "Dignity in Life" through exceptional care and enriching the lives of every resident we serve.

As a PTA, you'll play an important role in helping residents regain strength, improve mobility, and maintain the highest possible level of independence.

Working alongside therapists, nursing staff, residents, families, and fellow team members, you'll contribute to a supportive environment focused on outstanding outcomes and quality of life.

What You'll Bring

  • Current Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Commitment to ethical, resident-centered care
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team
  • Passion for helping others achieve their rehabilitation goals

Why Join Heritage of Emerson?

We believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional team members.

That's why we foster a culture that values professional growth, collaboration, respect, and excellence in service.

Benefits & Perks

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) with company match starting at 3%
  • Welcoming and team-oriented workplace
  • Modern rehabilitation equipment and therapy spaces
  • Opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced healthcare professionals

Heritage of Emerson is part of the Vetter Senior Living family, an organization recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2026.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while being part of a dedicated and caring team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will help residents regain strength, improve mobility, and maintain independence through rehabilitation. They will work collaboratively with therapists, nursing staff, and families to provide high-quality, resident-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license. A commitment to ethical, resident-centered care and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTeam collaborationMobility improvement

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (56 salary observations; 227 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,653 salary observations; 55,735 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 Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Emerson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Median resident rent
$703/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Earned Wage Access
Student Loan Reimbursement Program
401(k) with company match starting at 3%
Welcoming and team-oriented workplace
Modern rehabilitation equipment and therapy spaces
Opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced healthcare professionals