Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$22 - $35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
A welcoming healthcare facility outside Springfield, MO, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join their growing team. Relocation Assistance is provided along with Tuition Assistance or Loan Reimbursement Provided!
Pay Range: $22.00-$35.00/hourly
The Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity
- Full-time, direct hire position
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
- Setting: General outpatient clinic
- This position is a split position
- Work with a team of two PTs and two Physical Therapist Assistants
The Physical Therapist Requirements
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
- Open to new grads!
About the Environment
- Enjoy a close-knit, welcoming community for those seeking peace and a friendly environment
- Lower cost of living compared to larger cities with affordable housing options
- Explore the beautiful Ozarks region where there are plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping in nearby parks
- Great school system and active community organizations for families and individuals alike
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will work in a general outpatient clinic alongside a team of physical therapists and other assistants. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care and supporting the clinical team in a full-time capacity.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Missouri. The position is open to new graduates.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri 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, 164 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ironside Human Resources a 8.0 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.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $238k
- Typical market rent
- $1,200/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.6
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.