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Cincinnati, Ohio

Physical Therapist-Optional

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

At TriHealth, become an essential part of patient recovery as a Physical Therapist.

Are you a skilled and compassionate physical therapist looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives within a dynamic hospital environment? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable clinician to join our multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and individualized rehabilitation care. If you are committed to supporting patients through their recovery journey and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Good Sam Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

  • Work Schedule:

Optional-Weekend Coverage (Premium Pay on Weekends)

Incentives & Benefits

For full-time or part-time, there is a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. For PRN/Optional, there is access to 401(k) and other benefits. Please view our benefits page:

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Job Overview

Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family.

Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community.

Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
  • State Licensure

Job Responsibilities

Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator. Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.

Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapuetic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues.

Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department Maintains established departmental productivity levels, and manages time effectively.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

  • Climbing - Rarely
  • Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
  • Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
  • Kneeling - Rarely
  • Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
  • Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
  • Pulling - Occasionally
  • Pushing - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Sitting - Occasionally
  • Standing - Frequently
  • Stooping - Occasionally
  • Talking - Frequently
  • Use of Hands - Frequently
  • Color Vision - Frequently
  • Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
  • Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
  • Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and

Live the Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS…
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and provides individualized therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for coordinating treatment programs, supervising support staff, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and possess a valid state licensure. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationPatient educationTeam coordinationGoal settingFunctional outcome assessmentTreatment planning

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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 21 employers

13
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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$70/hr
#4

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+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tri Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) for PRN/Optional