Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Amherst Manor - Amherst, OH 44001Physical Therapist (PT) – In-House If you’ve worked in SNF therapy under a contract model and felt like the company’s priorities didn’t always match your patients’ needs — this role is intentionally different.

We are an in-house, family-owned therapy organization — not a contract therapy company. Our therapy teams are clinician-led and clinician-supported, so you can focus on what you were trained to do — delivering meaningful, patient-centered care that changes lives.

Why Therapists Choose Sprenger Therapy In-house therapy model — your loyalty is to your residents, not a contract company’s bottom line Therapy time protected — no routine non-therapy tasks pulling you away from patients Clinical judgment respected — autonomy is valued Mentorship available — support that goes beyond orientation Stable, family-oriented culture — leadership is present and accessible Care decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short-term volume Our therapy teams operate differently — and it shows in our retention and culture.

What You’ll Do Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team Provide physical therapy services focused on restoring mobility, strength, function, and independence Conduct screenings and identify residents who would benefit from intervention Supervise and collaborate with PTA staff as applicable Initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with department procedures Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Current PT license or license-eligible Commitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven care Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills New graduates welcome — mentorship provided from day one Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Flexible scheduling Generous 401(k) with company match Continuing education units (CEUs) — available Paid time off and vacation pay Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities within a 12-facility network From Our Therapy Team “I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters.

That’s not something I take for granted.” About Sprenger Therapy Sprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third-generation, family-owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career. Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans to restore mobility, strength, and independence. Provide physical therapy services while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team and supervising PTA staff.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Must hold a current PT license or be license-eligible.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility restorationStrength trainingDocumentationTeamworkSupervisionScreening

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (343 salary observations; 2,216 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 $90k (middle half $82k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Ohio vs national$88k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−6%)343 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio765 active22,001 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment790 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 27 employers
12
<$110k
12
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sprenger Health Care Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Lorain, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible scheduling
Generous 401(k) with company match
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Paid time off and vacation pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Amherst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,993/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.