Physical Therapist
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Job Title
Physical Therapist
Department: James | Rehabilitation Services Acute Care
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of physical therapy in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise ( and to other participants included in the patient care activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Therapist rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession (physical therapy), and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions (physical therapist must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree).
All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Typically, one-two years’ experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired. New graduates will be considered if they have completed a majority of their clinical work in this setting..
Maintains professional licensure; demonstrates commitment to continuing education; meets mandatory education and health requirements; demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions
Additional Information
Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours
40
Shift: First Shift
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with Ohio state laws and rules governing physical therapy practice. They are responsible for collaborating with the rehabilitation team and other participants involved in patient care activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree and possess a valid professional license or certification in physical therapy. One to two years of experience in a medical setting is preferred, though new graduates with relevant clinical experience will be considered.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (253 salary observations; 1,846 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,237 salary observations; 53,813 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).
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