Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72.8K - $83.2K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationPhysical therapy assistance

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$83kPhysical 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 powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio765 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOhio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment790 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,366 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$70k
5
$70k-80k
3
$80k-90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

$26-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
+ 11 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.

Gateway Springs Health Campus logo

About Gateway Springs Health Campus

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Health and dental after first month
Student loan repayment
Competitive 401(k) match
Six months of training and orientation

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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