Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) -PART-TIME PLUS CANTON, OHIO
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Job Description
Your Impact
Premier Therapy is seeking a part-time plus Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to help patients progress safely and steadily toward greater mobility and independence. You'll deliver PTA services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following established plans of care and adapting sessions to patient tolerance and goals.
Key responsibilities include providing therapeutic exercise and functional training, documenting treatments and patient response, communicating progress or concerns to the supervising PT and care team, and supporting a safe, respectful environment for each patient.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program
- Current PTA license/eligibility per state requirements
- Strong documentation, teamwork, and patient-centered communication skills
If you're ready to grow your Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) career and make a meaningful difference, apply today.
A Typical Shift
You'll start by reviewing the day's schedule and notes, then move room-to-room or gym-to-gym helping patients work through their sessions at a steady pace. Between visits, you'll update documentation, check in with your supervising PT about progress, and adjust the flow of the day as needs change. You'll wrap up by confirming next steps for patients and ensuring your notes are complete for smooth continuity of care.
Simple, Solid Benefits
401(k) and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver therapeutic services under the direction of a licensed therapist to help patients improve mobility and independence. Responsibilities include performing functional training, documenting patient progress, and coordinating care with the supervising team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (395 salary observations; 1,981 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $54k–$68k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $89k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−5%)395 state / 15,367 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 794 active | 22,151 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment822 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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