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Physical Therapist (Part-Time)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

  • Miami Valley Hospital North
  • Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
  • Part-Time: Flexible options for 8, 9, or 10-hour days *Thursday preferred

Position will be general Outpatient, possible patient population could include women’s health (pelvic health), lymphedema, oncology, neuro, vestibular, and/or running

General Summary

The Physical Therapist assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning.

The therapist participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The therapist is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current Physical Therapy license in State of Ohio.

BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Experience

  • Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
  • Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
  • Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.

Teamwork oriented. Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.

Strong analytical and prioritization skills.

Strong organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Essential Duties & Functions

  • Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
  • Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.
  • Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
  • Provides oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants.
  • Provides patient/family education.
  • Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities.
  • Manages case load per department standards.
  • Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.
  • Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and develops care plans for patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. They are also responsible for patient education, documentation, and providing oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current Physical Therapy license in the State of Ohio. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and prior experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningCase managementAnalytical skillsTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (321 salary observations; 2,253 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)343 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Ohio vs national$89k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−5%)321 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio742 active21,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment764 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,347 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 33 employers
12
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Physical Therapist

$60-$71/hr
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$147k
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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