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Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

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  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS
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Select Medical posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting states $42 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Ohio post a median of $33.88 an hour, the middle half $31–$35, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Ohio earn a median of $30.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Ohio issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Ohio license, $95 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.

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About the job

Overview

Hospital Name: Cleveland Clinic Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Location: Cleveland, OH Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $42 / hour

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital experience preferred

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
  • Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
  • Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
  • Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
  • Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

From Select Medical's job posting for Cleveland, OH, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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