Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (CPTA)

Salina, KS

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (CPTA) to join our team. In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore physical function. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and treatments as directed
  • Observe, record, and report patient responses and progress
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and coordination
  • Educate patients and families on exercise programs and safety techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Collaborate with therapists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff

Qualifications

  • Current Certified Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in good standing in Kansas
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate and support patients through their rehabilitation journey
  • Knowledge of therapy equipment, treatment procedures, and documentation standards
  • Previous clinical or rehabilitation experience preferred

Key Skills

  • Patient care and compassion
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Time management
  • Physical stamina
  • Attention to detail

Schedule and Work Environment

  • Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities available
  • Home health setting
  • Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting patients throughout the day

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan options
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive team environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient education

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).

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$70k
2
$73k
0
$85k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$24-$32/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Salina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k
Typical market rent
$992/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan options
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive team environment