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Physical Therapy Assistant

Aegis Health and Rehabilitation$35–$40/hrWildwood, MOPer DiemPosted 2w ago

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This posting states $35–$40 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $36.50 an hour, the middle half $32.87–$37.50, across 25 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $30.66 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Aegis Nursing & Rehab | Wildwood, MO

PRN RATE: $35-40/hour based on experience

Vertical Health Services is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Wildwood, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with 11 rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location and supportive local leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
  • Work under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist to support patient mobility and functional goals
  • Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
  • Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
  • Use current equipment and modalities

Why Work Here

  • New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
  • In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
  • Diverse caseloads across multiple specialties
  • Cutting-edge equipment and modalities

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Local leadership and facility-level decision-making

What You'll Need

  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Missouri (or eligibility)
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach

SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

New to skilled nursing? Many PTAs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.

Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.

Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

From Aegis Health and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Aegis Health and Rehabilitation

Aegis Health and Rehabilitation is a 66 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Aegis Health and Rehabilitation, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Wildwood, MO, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Aegis Health and Rehabilitation

Based in Wildwood, MOHires in MissouriPay on its listings: 83.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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