PTA Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by providing support to physical therapists in patient care. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain. Some of their duties include observing patients before, during, and after therapy, noting their status and reporting back to a physical therapist. They also assist by teaching patients exercises, helping them with stretches, and educating them about what to do at home after treatment. PTAs may also use devices and equipment to assist patients with their therapy.

In terms of qualifications, a PTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited PTA program and a state-issued certification or licensure. They should also have essential skills such as observation, dexterity, physical stamina, and good interpersonal skills. Before becoming a PTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapist aide where they gain experience in the field or a certified nursing assistant (CNA) where they acquire a basic understanding of patient care. Another potential role is a rehabilitation aide, where they directly assist in physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

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Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program. Active Missouri PTA license required prior to the start of the assignment....

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Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 10 hours ago

Be the Physical Therapist Assistant you always wanted to be Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference every day: Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance...

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Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Delta Companies
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Setting: Outpatient Compensation: $247 - $291 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | open to 1-2 months out Duration: 13 weeks | potential to extend Guaranteed Hours: 8 Benefits: Blue Cross...

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Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Trusted Health
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs...

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long Term Care (LTC)

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 13 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

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Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy Assistant

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy Assistants to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Rehabilitation Technician

  • Aegis Therapies
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 17 hours ago

Rehabilitation Technician - CCRC: Full-time A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a diverse setting with a wide range of treatment opportunities throughout the continuum of care....

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Rehabilitation Technician - Part Time Weekends Overland Park Rehab

  • Pam Health
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago

About PAM Health PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations...

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

  • Healthpro Heritage
  • Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunity in a Stunning Watermark Senior Living Community offering AL/IL in Independence, MO!...

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

  • TMC
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 4 days ago

We are growing and looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team. We want a PTA that believes in the benefits of physical therapy and has a passion for what they do....

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PTA / Physical Therapist Assistant Rehabilitation in Kansas City, MO

  • Ardor Health Solutions
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Health Solutions is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our travel team in a HOME HEALTH setting, in Kansas City, MO!...

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Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

  • Research Medical Center
  • Lenexa, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) performs individual patient treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT)....

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Pta

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a 10-week travel assignment in North Kansas City, Missouri....

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. 2....

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Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Preferred Physical Therapy
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Preferred Physical Therapy is looking for a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Legends Clinics!...

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Salary for PTA Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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Highest Education Level

PTAs in Lees Summit, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
Associate's Degree
35.5%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Doctorate Degree
8.0%
High School or GED
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by PTAs in Lees Summit, MO
Less than 1 year
43.5%
None
37.3%
2-4 years
15.8%
1-2 years
3.4%