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Elara Caring
Dexter, Missouri

Physical Therapist Assistant- FT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

  • As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
  • Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Help patients work toward therapy goals that improve mobility, function, and independence.

Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques to support continued progress.

Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.

Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice guidelines

What is Required?

  • Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
  • 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

What's in it for you?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services according to established treatment plans to improve patient mobility and independence. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and educating patients and families on the safe use of assistive devices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted PTA license and be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program. At least 6 months of experience is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain reliable transportation.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationHome health careRehabilitationPatient monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (122 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (12,215 salary observations; 28,310 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 3.7% 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).

Top Pta Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

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Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#2

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Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$65k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Dexter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k
Median resident rent
$765/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
401(K) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement