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Vetter Senior Living
Springfield, Missouri

Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

The Manor at Elfindale and Creekside at Elfindale are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in Springfield, Missouri.

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy services in both our skilled nursing and outpatient rehabilitation settings, allowing you to work with individuals across various stages of recovery and wellness.

Working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will assist in implementing treatment plans designed to improve mobility, increase strength, enhance functional abilities, and promote independence. You'll collaborate closely with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to help achieve meaningful outcomes and improve quality of life.

If you're passionate about helping others regain confidence and reach their goals, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

At The Manor at Elfindale and Creekside at Elfindale, we understand that exceptional care starts with exceptional team members. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and professional growth.

Benefits Include

  • Educational Loan Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match beginning at 3%
  • Access to earned wages before payday
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Affordable medical coverage with plans starting around $132 per month
  • Select prescription medications available at no cost
  • Employer-paid dental insurance
  • Budget-friendly vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term disability protection
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • A supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, learning, and growth

Why Join Our Team?

At The Manor at Elfindale and Creekside at Elfindale, you'll become part of a team that values compassion, integrity, excellence, and service. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Whether you're looking to expand your experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or outpatient therapy, you'll find opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to helping people achieve greater independence, improved mobility, and a higher quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They will collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve positive health outcomes.

Requirements

The candidate must be a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant capable of working in both skilled nursing and outpatient settings. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a team to support patient recovery and wellness goals.

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceTreatment plan implementationMobility improvementStrength trainingFunctional ability enhancementPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation therapySkilled nursing care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (236 salary observations; 977 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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).

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

2
<$65k
4
$65k-75k
1
$80k
2
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$65k-$80k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

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 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.

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Educational Loan Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Company Match
Access to Earned Wages Before Payday
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Affordable Medical Coverage (~$132/month)
Select Prescription Medications at No Cost
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Budget-Friendly Vision Coverage