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Core Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$38/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time | On-Site Core Medical Center Blue Springs, MO & Overland Park, KS

Compensation: $23.00–$38.00 per hour based on experience, qualifications, availability, and licensure

Core Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing rehabilitation team.

This is an on-site position working under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans established by supervising Physical Therapists.
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation activities.
  • Monitor patient performance and response to treatment.
  • Document patient progress and communicate findings to supervising therapists.
  • Educate patients on prescribed home exercise programs.
  • Maintain a safe, professional, and patient-focused treatment environment.
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and rehabilitation staff.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current PTA license in Missouri and/or Kansas.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Preferred
  • Outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
  • Workers' compensation or occupational medicine experience.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Paid onboarding and training.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Modern rehabilitation facilities.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Application Questions
  • Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri?
  • Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Kansas?
  • How many years of PTA experience do you have?
  • Which location are you interested in: Blue Springs, Overland Park, or both?

What is your weekly availability?

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient monitoringDocumentationPatient educationInterpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

$55k-$70k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$30/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Overland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
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 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Core Medical Center

Medical Practices
blue springs, MO
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance