Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients, helping them regain mobility and improve their overall well-being. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses
  • Monitor and document patient progress, reporting any concerns or changes to the supervising therapist
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities as directed by the physical therapist
  • Educate patients and their families on exercises and activities to support ongoing recovery
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure patient and staff safety

Skills and Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
  • Proven experience working in a clinical or healthcare setting preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Join our team and become part of a healthcare organization committed to excellence, growth, and making a positive impact on patients’ lives. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient educationClinical documentationInterpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary team collaborationOrganizational skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Missouri440 active21,676 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Physical Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment449 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

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Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Eldon, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#2

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Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

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$25-$33.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ray County Hospital & Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Median resident rent
$722/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.