Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$60k-$80k
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Job Description
- Full-Time
- Odessa and surrounding areas
- Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Physical Therapy Assistants carry out various elements of patient care, gathering relevant information about the treatment administered, and collaborating with the Physical Therapist to make adjustments to the care plan when needed. Our Home Health PTAs contribute significantly to improving individuals' lives, helping them reach their mobility goals, maintain independence, and lead an active lifestyle.
Here, our therapists complete their charting during visits with the help of Roger’s AI-powered support, allowing you to work smarter and enjoy a better work-life balance. Join us at Phoenix!
Benefits
- Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage, benefits package, and 401K!
- Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
- Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.
Responsibilities
Provides PT assigned services to patients in the home setting in accordance with Physician plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed PT.
Participates in communication and case conference activities to promote maximum continuity and quality of patient care services.
Exhibits sound judgement and technical skills necessary to perform assigned treatment and procedure according to established agency protocols.
- Maintains compliance with the Agency Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates ongoing compliance with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and Federal regulations, state practice acts for licenses personnel, payer requirements.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control measures.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Physical Therapist Assistant Certification for the state of MO
- Home Health experience preferred, not required.
- Ability to Pass Drug Test, Background Check, and Physical
Multi-disciplinary Collaboration for Patient Care
- We’re taking the journey with you, creating a New Beginning!
- Choose Phoenix, Apply today!
Our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (166 salary observations; 955 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$80k | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$80k)78 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Missouri vs national | $89k median in Missouri | $94k nationally (−5%)166 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Missouri | 431 active | 21,798 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Physical Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment441 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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