Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$80k

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Job Description

  • Full-Time
  • Odessa and surrounding areas
  • Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Physical Therapy Assistants carry out various elements of patient care, gathering relevant information about the treatment administered, and collaborating with the Physical Therapist to make adjustments to the care plan when needed. Our Home Health PTAs contribute significantly to improving individuals' lives, helping them reach their mobility goals, maintain independence, and lead an active lifestyle.

Here, our therapists complete their charting during visits with the help of Roger’s AI-powered support, allowing you to work smarter and enjoy a better work-life balance. Join us at Phoenix!

Benefits

  • Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage, benefits package, and 401K!
  • Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
  • Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.

Responsibilities

Provides PT assigned services to patients in the home setting in accordance with Physician plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Participates in communication and case conference activities to promote maximum continuity and quality of patient care services.

Exhibits sound judgement and technical skills necessary to perform assigned treatment and procedure according to established agency protocols.

  • Maintains compliance with the Agency Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrates ongoing compliance with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and Federal regulations, state practice acts for licenses personnel, payer requirements.
  • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control measures.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Certification for the state of MO
  • Home Health experience preferred, not required.
  • Ability to Pass Drug Test, Background Check, and Physical

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration for Patient Care

  • We’re taking the journey with you, creating a New Beginning!
  • Choose Phoenix, Apply today!

Our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mobility assistanceCase managementDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (147 salary observations; 967 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,596 salary observations; 51,209 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

2
<$45k
1
$54k
5
$60k-75k
1
$80k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 9 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Eldon, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$35/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Odessa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$875/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Phoenix Home Care and Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexibility
Competitive Pay
Paid Mileage
Benefits Package
401K
Orientation and Training
Supportive Home Health Team