PRN Physical Therapist - Dayton, OH (10521)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$120/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dayton, OHJob Category: Physical Therapist Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team.

We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Physical Therapist (PT) Details: Location: Dayton, OH & Surround Areas Schedule: PRN | Monday - Friday; Flexible Scheduling Pay per Visit: $60.00 - $120.00 (Based on Visit Type) Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed) What You'll Do: As a PT, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility and independence Delivering physical therapy services per physician’s care plan and state regulations Assessing patient mobility, strength, and rehabilitation potential Designing and implementing personalized therapy programs Educating patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and equipment Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care Supervising PTAs and home health aides as needed Documenting progress and participating in discharge planning

Qualifications

What We're Looking For Required: Active Ohio PT license Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate) CPR certification Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance Recent TB test Preferred: 2+ years of PT experience Home health or community-based care experience Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to build rapport and lead with empathy Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match.

Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff.

Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy services and personalized rehabilitation programs to patients in their homes to improve mobility and independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and supervise support staff while documenting patient progress.

Requirements

Requires an active Ohio PT license, a degree in Physical Therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Preferred candidates have 2+ years of experience in home health or community-based care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation PlanningPatient EducationCaregiver TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Mobility AssessmentSupervision of PTAs

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (384 salary observations; 1,923 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist - Dayton, OH (10521) at Summit Home Care & Hospice a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Summit Home Care & Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH - Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
FSAs/HSAs
Telehealth services
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Six standard holidays plus birthday
Paid sick time