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Functional Pathways
Cortland, Ohio

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Otterbein Cortland - Cortland, OH 44410Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Otterbein Cortland in Cortland, OH! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Otterbein Cortland in Cortland, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Otterbein Cortland is located in Cortland, Ohio, a quiet and welcoming community in Trumbull County known for its small-town atmosphere, friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation at Mosquito Lake State Park and nearby local green spaces.

The area offers a peaceful setting while still being within reach of larger regional hubs in northeastern Ohio.

With a strong commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care, Otterbein Cortland provides a supportive and collaborative environment for members of the therapy team, encouraging professional development, teamwork, and meaningful connections with those they serve.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements the plan of care established by the RPT and physician in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding quality of care standards while maintaining meaningful connections with residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationRehabilitationTherapeutic ExercisePatient Assessment

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)). 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 Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways 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.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

4
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$36/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Cortland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$244k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
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.

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