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Vetter Senior Living
Omaha, Nebraska

Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to become part of our rehabilitation team.

This role is ideal for a licensed PTA who is passionate about helping patients and residents maximize their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life.

In addition to working in a modern, state-of-the-art therapy setting, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Earned Wage Access, paid vacation and sick leave, a 401(k) with a 3% employer match, full benefits for team members working 24 or more hours per week, and a Student Loan Reimbursement Program.

As part of the Vetter Senior Living family, you'll be surrounded by compassionate professionals who share a commitment to delivering exceptional care while living out our mission of "Dignity in Life."

Whether you're assisting a patient in regaining strength and mobility, supporting a resident through their rehabilitation goals, or collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. At the same time, you'll enjoy a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture.

We are proud that Brookestone Rehabilitation has been named one of the 2026 Great Places to Work®.

Position Highlights

Physical Therapist Assistants play a key role in providing personalized rehabilitative care. In this position, you'll partner with patients, residents, family members, therapists, and healthcare professionals to carry out individualized treatment plans and help achieve the best possible outcomes.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate and resident-focused
  • Self-motivated and dependable
  • Professional and team-oriented
  • Committed to delivering exceptional care and service

Qualifications

  • Current Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork
  • Strong personal integrity and professionalism
  • Genuine passion for helping others improve their quality of life

Benefits

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • 401(k) with employer match starting at 3%
  • Comprehensive benefits package for team members working 24+ hours per week
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • Supportive and fun work environment
  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Join a team of committed professionals who are empowered to make a difference every day. At Brookestone Meadows, you'll find an exceptional environment where learning, growth, collaboration, and excellence are encouraged, valued, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will partner with patients, residents, and healthcare professionals to implement individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for assisting patients in regaining strength and mobility while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningMobility assistanceClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (42 salary observations; 273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$79k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Nebraska vs national$94k median in Nebraska$94k nationally (about the same)42 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska108 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNebraska physical therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)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 (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Vetter Senior Living a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
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<$75k
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$78k
1
$83k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (59268)

$30-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401k
Student Loan Reimbursement
Professional Development

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.