Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$26-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time
- Location: Yankton, SD
- Address: 801 Summit St., Yankton, SD 57078
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Compensation: $26–$35/hour, depending on experience
- $26–$35/hour + Profit Sharing Up to $1,000/Month | New Graduates Welcome
About Us
Founded in 2012, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is a growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics with locations across the country. We provide a medically based approach to health and wellness through comprehensive, individualized patient care, with specialized expertise in orthopedic, balance, vestibular, neurological, and pelvic health rehabilitation.
FYZICAL is committed to helping patients restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and get back to the activities they love.
Position Summary
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Yankton, SD is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team.
Working alongside our Physical Therapists, you will help carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' strength, mobility, balance, function, and overall quality of life.
Whether you are an experienced PTA or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll have opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, and functional mobility interventions
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients regarding therapeutic exercises and home exercise programs
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other members of the clinical team
- Provide a positive, patient-centered experience throughout the course of care
- Follow applicable professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinic standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current South Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for South Dakota licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical team
- Desire to continue learning and developing professionally
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Why Join Us?
At FYZICAL, we want our clinicians to build careers, not simply fill positions. You'll join a team that values professional development, collaboration, clinical excellence, and providing an exceptional experience for our patients.
Benefits and Opportunities Include
- $26–$35/hour, depending on experience
- Monthly profit sharing opportunities up to $1,000
- Health benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education through FYZICAL College
- $1,200 annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical mentorship and training
- Company-paid specialty certification opportunities in Balance, Orthopedics, and Pelvic Health
- $1,000 annual salary increase for each eligible certification completed
- AI-assisted documentation technology
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
With opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, develop specialized skills, and grow professionally, FYZICAL provides an environment where Physical Therapist Assistants can continue learning and advancing throughout their careers.
Join FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Yankton and build a rewarding career while helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the life they love.
$26 - $35 an hour
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota 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 | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $54k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)458 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota | 50 active | 22,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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