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Physical Therapist I-Sports Medicine

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Outpatient Services l Kettering l Part-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Physical Therapist I delivers evidence-based physical therapy services to patients across the care continuum, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility.

This role supports patient safety, access, and outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families on rehabilitation strategies. This role conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans. Performs other duties as assigned.

All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program or equivalent as recognized by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.

However, bachelors and masters with current PT licensure acceptable. Completion of clinical rotations as part of PT program. Current and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board prior to start date.

Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and Ohio jurisprudence examination. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain during orientation period.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Far Hills Therapy and Sports Medicine
  • Ability to communicate well
  • Possesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamwork
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
  • Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks
  • Demonstrate independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information

Ability to Perform Tasks Assigned

Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist delivers evidence-based rehabilitation services by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to restore patient function, relieve pain, and improve mobility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or equivalent and possess a valid Ohio Physical Therapist license. Completion of clinical rotations and Basic Life Support certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationProblem solvingCommunicationFlexibility

Sports Medicine — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (328 salary observations; 2,242 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,447 salary observations; 63,805 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Ohio vs national$88k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−6%)328 state / 12,447 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Ohio818 active23,036 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment818 active listings, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 23 employers
8
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
6%

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

Home Health Physical Therapist

$51.48-$71.37/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$60-$71/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 23,028 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kettering

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,355/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.