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Canton, Ohio

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) -PART-TIME PLUS CANTON, OHIO

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

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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 therapyPatient documentationPatient careMobility assistance

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio794 active22,151 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment822 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
2
<$65k
0
$65k-70k
4
$70k-75k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
4
5-6
2
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$23-$33.75/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Premier Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Living in Canton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$173k
Typical market rent
$1,124/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
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 · Canton-Massillon, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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