Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient Float - PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Float - Outpatient - PRN
  • Location: 720 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: $30.00, hourly

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members.

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 interaction

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient Float - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.3 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)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · San Diego, California

$41-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

NovaCare Rehabilitation · Middleburg Heights, Ohio

$30-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

$28-$31/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

$26-$40/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

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

Free in-person and online CEUs
Access to nationwide professional support network
Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being