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Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Job Title

Physical Therapist

Department

Ambulatory Services | Hilliard Community Center

The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and under direct supervision of their clinic manager. The Rehab Team Member evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of their profession in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to the clinic manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience. Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

  • Location:
  • The Well - Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (2572)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with Ohio laws and professional practice rules, establish plans of care, and provide a range of treatment techniques. Educate and support families, facilitate continuing care planning, and contribute to service quality evaluation and outcomes management as part of a rehabilitation team.

Requirements

A Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited school, or an equivalent combination of education or experience, is required. Applicants must hold a current Ohio Physical Therapist license; no relevant experience is required, while 0–2 years is preferred.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningTherapeutic TechniquesPatient EducationFamily SupportTeam Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ohio State University a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 39 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Hilliard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,636/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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