Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Listed compensation
$35-$39/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) – PRN, Flexible Schedule in Independence, MO, US. HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunity in a Stunning Watermark Senior Living Community offering AL/IL in Independence, MO!
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $39/hr.
- Competitive Benefits Package
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) – PRN, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans, provide direct patient care, and perform manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program. A valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligibility is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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