Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

🌱 Rooted Insights

🌿 Best Fit For: Physical Therapist Assistants who enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients while supporting their recovery and long term mobility goals.

🌿 Why This Role Stands Out: Enjoy the consistency of a Monday through Friday schedule while practicing in a skilled nursing environment where continuity of care truly makes a difference.

🌿 Patient Population: Work with primarily adult and geriatric patients focused on restoring function, maximizing independence, and improving quality of life.

🌿 Recruiter's Perspective: We love opportunities like this because they combine a supportive rehabilitation team, predictable scheduling, and the ability to make a lasting impact on patients throughout their recovery journey.

Position Highlights

Location: Southwest Missouri

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility | Rehabilitation Services

Employment Type: Full Time | Direct Hire | Permanent Placement

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Experience: New graduates welcome; one year of experience preferred

Incentives: Sign on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

If you're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant position where you can develop lasting relationships with your patients while helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence, this opportunity deserves a closer look. Working within a Skilled Nursing Facility allows you to see meaningful progress over time while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This Monday through Friday schedule provides the consistency many rehabilitation professionals are seeking, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care without rotating shifts. Whether you're an experienced PTA or beginning your career, you'll find an environment that values teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence. You'll work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals who are committed to delivering individualized care plans while encouraging continued professional growth. New graduates are welcomed and supported as they transition into clinical practice through mentorship and collaboration.

Located in Southwest Missouri, this opportunity offers the charm of a close knit community with an affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to larger regional amenities. It is an excellent choice for clinicians seeking both career stability and a balanced lifestyle.

What You'll Do

✔ Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist.

✔ Assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

✔ Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the supervising therapist.

✔ Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and safe use of assistive devices.

✔ Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapy.

✔ Prepare treatment areas and rehabilitation equipment for daily patient care.

✔ Maintain a safe, organized, and patient focused rehabilitation environment.

✔ Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate quality patient care.

✔ Encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journey while promoting confidence and independence.

✔ Contribute to a positive team culture focused on compassionate care and excellent clinical outcomes.

Required

✔ Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

✔ Current Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant certification or eligibility to obtain it before starting.

✔ Strong patient care, communication, listening, and problem solving skills.

✔ Ability to work effectively with patients, families, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

✔ Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

✔ Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with patient or equipment assistance and carry up to 35 pounds.

Preferred

• One year of Physical Therapist Assistant experience.

• Previous Skilled Nursing or rehabilitation experience.

• New graduates with strong clinical preparation and a passion for patient centered care are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

✔ Competitive compensation

✔ Annual merit increases

✔ No cost employee health insurance option

✔ Medical and additional insurance options for employees and eligible family members

✔ Paid time off

✔ Retirement plan with increased employer matching

✔ Company paid long term disability coverage

✔ Employee Assistance Program

✔ Early access to earned wages through PayActiv

✔ Employee discounts

🌱 Interested?

Even if this opportunity is not the perfect fit, we would still love to connect.

Many Allied Health professionals begin working with Good Soil through a confidential conversation before actively starting a job search. Reach out to The Good Soil Staffing Company to learn more about this position or other opportunities that may better align with your career goals.

🌱 About The Good Soil Staffing Company

The Good Soil Staffing Company specializes exclusively in full time, direct hire Allied Health recruitment.

We partner with healthcare organizations across the country to connect exceptional clinicians with meaningful long term career opportunities. Our approach is built on honest communication, confidential representation, and personalized career guidance throughout your job search.

When you partner with Good Soil, you'll work directly with a recruiter who understands Allied Health careers and is committed to helping you find the right long term opportunity, not simply your next job.