Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $36.50 an hour, the middle half $34–$37.50, across 29 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $30.66 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in Missouri: pay by town and employer
About the job
The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a PRN position on our dynamic team. This role includes hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. As a PTA, you will assist in implementing treatment plans developed by our physical therapists to support the needs of residents in our healthcare community. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a mission-driven environment grounded in our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Join us in providing dignified care at every stage of life-and discover the joy of serving our residents.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the implementation of treatment plans and carry out routine functions
- Document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatments in accordance with the patient’s status and within the scope of the treatment plan established by the physical therapist
- Provide skilled assistance and instruction on ordered therapeutic components designed to meet established goals
- Appropriately test or measure joint range-of-motion, manual muscle strength, vital signs, or other objective tests to determine effects of treatments
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
- Assist with discharge planning and recommendations to facilitate safe transition plans for beneficiaries when appropriate
License/Certification required
- Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.
The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.
Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.
From Lutheran Home's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Lutheran Home
Lutheran Home is a 274 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Lutheran Home)-bed nursing home in Cape Girardeau, MO, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Lutheran Home
Based in Cape Girardeau, MOHires in MissouriPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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