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Adena Health System
Chillicothe, Ohio

Physical Therapist Assistant(FT, 90% Days) Adena Wellness West

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Physician Therapist Assistant - Full time - Out patient

Pharmacy Technician

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

  • Position: PTA
  • Salary: offers based on experience
  • Work Life Balance: Full-Time 90% | Day Shift Monday - Friday
  • Location/Department: Chillicothe – Adena Wellness - West

Why Adena?

  • Community-centered decision making
  • Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Growth-focused culture
  • Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and

interests through:

  • Emerging leader and leadership development programs
  • Tuition assistance and education support
  • Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
  • Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

Staff Physical Therapy Assistants are responsible for direct patient care, treating a variety of individuals based upon setting, and according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. The successful candidate will exhibit strong: customer service skills, clinical skills, and patient outcomes. They must practice with high moral and professional standards and be driven toward continuous professional development.

Effective time management and teamwork skills are an essential quality that will allow success in contributing to the operation of the Health System.

Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree: Graduate of an Accredited Program in Major/Area of Concentration: Physical Therapy

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant with Current Ohio License - or eligible to obtain license. CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Valid Ohio Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Why Caregivers Stay?

  • Reliable compensation
  • Strong healthcare coverage options
  • 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
  • PTO that grows with tenure
  • Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community — we’d love to connect.

Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care and treating individuals according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. They must exhibit strong clinical skills, maintain high professional standards, and contribute to the effective operation of the health system through teamwork.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current Ohio license or be eligible to obtain one. Additional requirements include CPR certification and a valid Ohio driver's license with proof of insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $56k–$68k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio799 active21,800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment825 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant(FT, 90% Days) Adena Wellness West at Adena Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

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#2

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Athletico Physical Therapy · Newark, Ohio

$23-$33.75/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Adena Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Chillicothe, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
PTO that grows with tenure
Tuition assistance and education support
Strong healthcare coverage options

Living in Chillicothe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,026/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.