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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN
About the Role
PRN home health PTA role. Travel required. West Plains, MO.
Join Elara Caring as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health PRN in West Plains, Missouri.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Elara Caring as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health PRN.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct physical therapy services in patient homes according to the established Plan of Care. They are responsible for instructing patients and caregivers on the safe use of assistive devices and reporting any changes in patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy assistant program and hold a current, unrestricted PTA license. A dependable vehicle with valid driver's license and insurance is required, along with the ability to travel within the designated coverage area.
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Missouri, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 353 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Missouri's cost-of-living index is 88.5 (US average = 100) — Missouri ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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