Pays Up to $80,000 · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health
About the Role
Home Health PTA in Manhattan, KS. Up to $80K. 1:1 patient ratios. Flexible schedule. Autonomy. Actually help people in their homes. No burnout.
Join Interim HealthCare - Topeka KS as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health in Manhattan, Kansas.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
- Observe movements, conduct assessments, and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: Up to $80,000
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Interim HealthCare - Topeka KS in Manhattan, Kansas.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program with an active PTA license in Kansas and CPR certification. A minimum of 3 years of physical therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health at Interim HealthCare - Topeka KS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kansas, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 341 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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