Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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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
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 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (31 salary observations; 220 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 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).
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