Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN
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Job Description
The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a PRN position on our dynamic team. This role includes hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. As a PTA, you will assist in implementing treatment plans developed by our physical therapists to support the needs of residents in our healthcare community. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a mission-driven environment grounded in our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Join us in providing dignified care at every stage of life-and discover the joy of serving our residents.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
Assist in the implementation of treatment plans and carry out routine functions
Document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatments in accordance with the patient’s status and within the scope of the treatment plan established by the physical therapist
Provide skilled assistance and instruction on ordered therapeutic components designed to meet established goals
Appropriately test or measure joint range-of-motion, manual muscle strength, vital signs, or other objective tests to determine effects of treatments
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
Assist with discharge planning and recommendations to facilitate safe transition plans for beneficiaries when appropriate
License/Certification required
- Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
About the Lutheran Home
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.
The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.
Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and perform objective tests such as range-of-motion and muscle strength assessments. Additionally, the role involves transporting patients and assisting with discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Missouri. Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (87 salary observations; 374 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (5,459 salary observations; 21,292 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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