Pays $23-$29/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$64k (14 jobs)
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PTA role. $23-$29/hr. Full-time, part-time, or PRN. Delaware, OH.
Join Drayer Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in Delaware, Ohio, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23 - $29/hr.
- Competitive hourly rate ($23-$29/hr)
- Monthly clinical bonus program
- 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
- Continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance
- Professional development pathways
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Drayer Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist to improve patient mobility and function. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. An active Ohio PTA license or eligibility for licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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 ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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