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Fostoria, Ohio

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Good Shepherd Home - Fostoria, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, OH! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Good Shepherd Home, located in Fostoria, OH, is a non-profit, faith-based continuing care retirement community that offers a range of services, including rehabilitation therapy.

It is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to nearby parks and recreational areas, making it a great location for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Employees will also appreciate the supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding excellence in the quality of care provided to residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Additionally, an active state license and relevant certifications are required for the position.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationTherapy Implementation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (256 salary observations; 1,804 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
91%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fostoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$163k
Median resident rent
$809/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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