Physical Therapy Assistant - OP Ortho Therapy - Full Time

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Clinical ladder

Paid time off

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapists in delivering exercises and treatment plans aimed at restoring patient movement and function. The role requires licensed PTA credentials in Missouri and teamwork within the Rehab Services Admin Meyer department.

Qualified applicants will have PTA training, the ability to work independently with supervision, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth through workshops and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (or equivalent) and Missouri license status.
• Current license as Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri.
• Ability to work in a rehab team with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• A Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Therapist with therapeutic exercises, training or treatment plans to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible.

Skills

Good clinical expertise

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Continuing education

Education

Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Grandfathered status under the Missouri State Board for the Healing Arts

Job description

Location and Schedule

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

• Department: 1337 Rehab Services Admin Meyer
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Hours: Varied
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Therapist with therapeutic exercises, training or treatment plans to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible.

Additional Information for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

Education

• Required: Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under the Missouri State Board for the Healing Arts.

Experience

• No prior experience required

Skills

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required.
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: License for Physical Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri

Why Join Us

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.