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Core Medical Center
Blue Springs, Missouri

Physical Therapist Technician

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$22/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Rehabilitation supportPatient monitoringDocumentationEquipment maintenancePatient educationTeam collaboration

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$95k
0
$95k-100k
6
$100k
6
$105k
9
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
73%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#2

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - Bardonia, NY

$75k-$115k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Below most Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Blue Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
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)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development