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Springfield, Missouri

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32-$35/hr

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Job Description

If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide physical therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide personalized physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence

Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on long-term rehabilitation goals

Deliver hands-on therapy interventions designed to support recovery, increased endurance, and enhance overall quality of life in older adults

Help patients restore functional mobility and safely perform daily activities with greater confidence and independence

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes and continuity of care

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Clinical Autonomy
  • Mental wellness support program
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentTreatment planningStrength trainingBalance trainingEndurance training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (195 salary observations; 1,083 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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 ~$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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $72k (middle half $67k–$94k)122 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Missouri vs national$89k median in Missouri$93k nationally (−5%)195 state / 11,826 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Missouri431 active21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Physical Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment439 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Clinical autonomy
Mental wellness support program
Career advancement and leadership development

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Typical market rent
$1,192/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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