Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$72.8K - $83.2K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.
Qualifications
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.
Implements treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
Observes patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Observes and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provides instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
Supports Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education: Associate DegreeExperience: 0-1 years
- Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification
- Current valid CPR certification, preferred Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)
The Synchrony Advantage
Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.
Six months of training, orientation and fun!
We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your “blue-badge” period – a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (343 salary observations; 2,216 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$69k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $88k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−6%)343 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 765 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Ohio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment790 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Gateway Springs Health Campus 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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