Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Your Experience Matters
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant on our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Physical Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:
- Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
- Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
- Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Applicants should have an associate’s degree from a Physical Therapist Assitant program and a current PTA license in Ohio. Additional requirements include:
- Rehabilitation or acute care experience preferred
- CPR certification required
More about Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Youngstown community. We are proud to be CHQ Accredited.
EEOC Statement
“Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer interventions as directed by a supervising PT and assist with patient mobility and exercise routines. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess a current Ohio PTA license. Previous experience in rehabilitation or acute care settings is preferred, and CPR certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 795 active | 21,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Ohio Physical Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment821 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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