Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$40/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
  • Location: 323 E Town St Suite 1040, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Type of Employment: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Weekdays (Hours Vary)
  • Compensation: $26.00 - $40.00, hourly, based on years of experience
  • Incentives: Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, Student Debt Benefit ($200 monthly tuition assistance)

Our NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide exceptional patient care to patients of all ages and abilities. Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

  • New Grad Welcome to Apply!
  • Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more

Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License (or license in process)
  • CPR Certification
  • Additional Data
  • Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planningNeurological rehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution9 jobs

2
<$60k
2
$60k-80k
4
$80k-100k
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$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$38.74-$51.14/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Groveport, Ohio

$26-$40/hr
#3

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$35-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

$35-$39/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Student Debt Benefit ($200 monthly tuition assistance)
Mentorship and orientation programs
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
Life and disability protection
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications