Physical Therapist - PTA Supervisor
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Job Description
- Job Location: Nettleton - Springfield, MO
- Salary Range: Undisclosed, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Supervisor
- Employment Type: Part-Time | 5-10 Hours per Week
- Schedule: Flexible Work Setting: Virtual and On-Site School-Based Supervision
- Travel: Up to 60 miles from The Arc of the Ozarks locations Put Your Physical Therapy Experience to Work with a Flexible
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The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide supervision and support to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a school-based setting.
This part-time opportunity offers a flexible schedule of approximately 5-10 hours per week, combining virtual supervision with on-site school visits up to five days per month.
You'll use your clinical expertise to guide therapy services, collaborate with school professionals, and support students with disabilities while maintaining flexibility in your schedule.
What You'll Do
Provide direct and indirect supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Participate in weekly collaboration meetings with the PTA. Provide on-site supervision up to five days per month to oversee therapy services, complete testing, and collaborate with school staff.
Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings virtually or in person as needed.
Ensure completion of required IEP documentation in accordance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MO DESE) requirements, including evaluation reports, annual IEP updates, goal writing, and progress report reviews. Maintain required supervision logs using documentation provided by The Arc. Travel up to 60 miles from The Arc of the Ozarks locations as needed.
Required
Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with a minimum of three years of experience. Ability to maintain active, appropriate state Physical Therapy licensure throughout the supervisory assignment. Availability to provide virtual and on-site supervision as needed. Willingness to travel up to 60 miles from The Arc of the Ozarks locations.
Preferred
Qualifications
Previous experience providing physical therapy services in a school-based setting.
Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks? Competitive hourly compensation for your clinical expertise. Flexible Part-Time
- Schedule: Approximately 10–15 hours per week
Hybrid Responsibilities: A combination of virtual supervision and on-site school visits. Meaningful Impact: Support quality physical therapy services for students with disabilities. Professional Collaboration: Work alongside therapy professionals and school staff to support student success.
Join Our Team At The Arc of the Ozarks, our mission is to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives. If you're an experienced Physical Therapist interested in a flexible, part-time supervisory opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!:
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect supervision to a Physical Therapist Assistant in a school-based setting. Participate in IEP meetings and ensure all documentation meets state requirements.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist with at least three years of experience. Must be available for both virtual and on-site supervision and willing to travel up to 60 miles.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (191 salary observations; 1,099 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,425 salary observations; 60,013 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 | 6.0 / 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 $73k (middle half $66k–$79k)77 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Missouri vs national | $90k median in Missouri | $94k nationally (−4%)191 state / 11,425 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Missouri | 435 active | 21,920 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 repayment445 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PTA Supervisor at Confidential Employer a 6.0 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 remote work flexibility.
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