Physical Therapist Technician
Listed compensation
$18-$22/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Training & Development
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team.
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or Physical therapist, this position will play a key role in supporting patient care by guiding patients through prescribed exercises, ensuring they perform activities correctly, and helping monitor their progress.
This role requires a hands-on approach, as you’ll assist patients with physical exercises and encourage them to stay motivated throughout their rehabilitation journey. You will work with our workers compensation patients and personal injury patients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises as directed by the PTA or physical therapist.
Educate and support patients through exercises and rehabilitation activities to improve their physical function and comfort.
Monitor patients’ performance and communicate observations regarding progress, challenges, or concerns to the supervising PTA or physical therapist.
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment for patient use and ensure they are clean and organized.
- Maintain accurate records of patient exercises and other assigned tasks as directed by the therapy team.
- Foster a positive, supportive environment to help patients maintain motivation and confidence in their recovery journey.
- Document as directed and back up team as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification or training in a related field is a plus.
- Previous experience in a physical therapy or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions from supervising staff.
- Physical stamina and the ability to assist patients with mobility and exercise tasks safely.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for growth.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.
Career Goals
This is a perfect position with ambitions to go to Physical therapy college or PTA college. We want to help you grow.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (236 salary observations; 978 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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