Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$35/hr

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Job Description

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

Job SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
  • Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
  • Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • - Other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Get in Touch

Angel (502) 289-5974

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationPhysical therapy assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (89 salary observations; 432 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 4 employers

3
<$65k
2
$73k
1
$83k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 4 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Columbus, Ohio

$26-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Loveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k
Typical market rent
$1,753/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Synchrony Rehab at Magnolia Springs

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Match
Personalized Orientation