Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
- Job Location: Center, MO 63436, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Innovate Rehab and Wellness
- Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Focus on industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative team culture
Why Join Us
One-on-one therapy focus Group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling to support work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical, prescription, dental & vision Short-term & long-term disability Additional
Benefits
Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Professional growth and development support Position Summary As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will: Work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist Help patients improve mobility, regain strength, and increase function Support and deliver individualized treatment plans Provide hands-on, patient-centered care
Key Responsibilities
Implement patient-specific treatment plans created by the PT Lead patients through exercises, mobility training, and rehab activities Educate patients on safe techniques and assistive devices Monitor and document patient progress; report changes to the PT Maintain accurate, compliant therapy records Collaborate with the care team for coordinated treatment Uphold ethical, professional standards in all interactions
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited PTA program Valid state PTA license Rehab/clinical experience preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care CPR certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility and strength. They are responsible for leading rehabilitation activities, educating patients on safe techniques, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited PTA program and possess a valid state PTA license. While new graduates are welcome, previous rehab or clinical experience is preferred.
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Physical Therapist Career Context
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (195 salary observations; 1,083 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)517 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Missouri vs national | $89k median in Missouri | $93k nationally (−5%)195 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Missouri | 431 active | 21,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Physical Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment439 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Innovate Rehab and Wellness a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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