Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Full Time
Listed compensation
$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time
- Yankton, SD | Up to $35/hr | Monthly Profit Sharing | No Weekends
- FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
Location: 801 Summit St.
Yankton, SD 57078
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends
Compensation
$26–$35/hour (depending on experience)
Plus
- Monthly Profit Sharing up to $1,000
- Industry-Leading Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Looking for More Than Just Another PTA Job?
Join an outpatient team where you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients, continue learning, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, you'll work alongside experienced Physical Therapists in a collaborative environment that values quality patient care, teamwork, and professional development.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Average of 12 patients per day
- One-on-one 40-minute treatment sessions
- Orthopedic, Balance, Vestibular & Neurological caseload
- AI-assisted documentation technology
- Collaborative, supportive clinical team
- Modern equipment and technology
- Grow Your Career
- Structured mentorship program
- FYZICAL College with unlimited CEU opportunities
Company-paid Certifications In
- Balance
- Orthopedics
- Pelvic Health
- Earn a $1,000 salary increase for each certification completed
- $1,200 annual CEU reimbursement
- Advancement opportunities within a growing national organization
What You'll Do
- Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercise and functional activities
- Educate patients on home exercise programs
- Monitor patient progress and communicate with the clinical team
- Maintain accurate documentation using AI-assisted technology
- Help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life
Qualifications
- Active South Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Team-oriented with a passion for helping others
- New graduates welcome
Why FYZICAL?
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is one of the nation's fastest-growing outpatient physical therapy organizations with 600+ clinics across 46 states. We invest in our clinicians through mentorship, continuing education, innovative technology, and opportunities for long-term career growth.
If you're looking for a PTA position where you'll feel supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and Love Your Life® with FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers!
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$26 - $35 an hour
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Key Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. Monitor patient progress, maintain accurate documentation, and educate patients on home exercise programs.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Full Time at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score
- No weekends
- On-site
Living in Yankton
- Median resident rent
- $790/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.