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Ardent Health
Topeka, Kansas

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

Performs delivery of care following physical therapy plans of care and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the physical therapy practice act in the State of Kansas.

  • Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
  • Promotes physical therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
  • Reports to the assigned leader of department.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in physical therapy.
  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in State of Kansas.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide an original driving record.
  • Driving record must not reveal any DUIs, speeding tickets, or accidents within the past two (2) years.
  • One (1) year experience in driving.

Preferred Job Requirements

Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Documentation

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA at Ardent Health 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 night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ardent Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Comprehensive health benefits
Career growth opportunities
Tuition assistance