Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$30-$37/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- HealthPro Heritage has a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity.
- Need: PRN - Make your own schedule!
- Location: Edwards
- Setting: Long-Term Care
- Compensation: $30–$37/hr, based on years of experience
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Work when you want — enjoy a flexible PRN schedule.
- Meet new people and explore new places through varied caseloads and interactions.
- Competitive hourly rates based on your experience
- Supportive rehab team and welcoming staff
- Opportunities to build your skills across different levels of care
About Concordia at Sumner
Concordia at Sumner is a highly regarded senior living community known for its beautiful, peaceful campus and commitment to exceptional care. The facility offers:
- A modern, clean, and well-equipped therapy environment
- A friendly, resident-centered culture that values dignity, independence, and compassion
- Beautiful grounds and inviting common spaces, creating a warm and positive environment for residents and staff
- A stable, mission-driven organization with a strong reputation in the Copley/Akron area
- Smooth collaboration between therapy, nursing, and wellness teams
It’s an ideal place for a PTA who wants to provide meaningful care in a calm, supportive, well-organized setting. If you’re a PTA looking for flexible PRN work in a high-quality long-term care environment, Concordia at Sumner is a fantastic place to grow your skills and make a difference!
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
Skills
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$77k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$73k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 776 active | 21,985 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment802 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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