Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
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Job Description
Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
Performs delivery of care following physical therapy plans of care and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the physical therapy practice act in the State of Kansas.
- Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
- Promotes physical therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
- Reports to the assigned leader of department.
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree in physical therapy.
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in State of Kansas.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide an original driving record.
- Driving record must not reveal any DUIs, speeding tickets, or accidents within the past two (2) years.
- One (1) year experience in driving.
Preferred Job Requirements
Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $67k–$79k)96 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kansas | 194 active | 21,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kansas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 27% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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