Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Department, Full Time, First
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT), Full-Time, First Shift, Physical Therapy Department UC Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for the physical therapy department for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Physical Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s rehabilitation service's' department and Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs.
The major focus will be on evaluating, planning, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return to his/her maximum function.
Follow hospital department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment programs to restore function and reduce pain for patients. They support the rehabilitation services at a Level I Trauma Center while adhering to hospital policies and documentation standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved school and a valid state license or eligibility. CPR certification is required, and while 1-2 years of experience is preferred, new graduates are considered.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% 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).
UC Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 81 active listings.
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