Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
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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
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.
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