Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$60K–$80K
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Job Description
Make $60K–$80K as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
PRN | Ohio Correctional Facilities (CoreCivic)
Locations
- Lake Erie Correctional Institution – Conneaut, OH
- Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) – Youngstown, OH
Tired of Home Health and an Inconsistent Patient Load?
See more patients in less time and make more $ per hour
No excessive driving, cancellations, or gaps in your day
Job Overview
Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide services within CoreCivic facilities in Ohio. This PRN role typically follows a 3-day per week schedule, offering flexibility with consistent patient volume.
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000–$80,000 earning potential
- Competitive per-patient rate
- Consistent 3x/week schedule
- Flexible PRN structure
- Reliable, predictable patient flow
- Excellent work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist
- Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, and function
- Communicate patient progress with supervising PT and team
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow facility guidelines
Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
- Active Ohio PTA license in good standing
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
About Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine
With 24+ years of experience, Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine delivers high-quality rehab services across multiple states. We’ve proudly served correctional facilities for nearly two decades—providing clinicians with stability, support, and opportunity.
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Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (384 salary observations; 1,923 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Rehab Advantage And Sports Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Conneaut
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $157k≈ 2.6× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $772/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.