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Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Title

Physical Therapist

Department: Ambulatory Services | Lewis Center Physical Therapy

The Sports Medicine Physical Therapist works under the general supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine and under direct supervision of the Sports Medicine Rehab Team Leader.

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 (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree

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.

Required Qualifications

All Physical Therapist team members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board. Typically, dueled credentials in Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning or a Sports Specialty in Physical Therapy, are preferred as well as, one year of experience working in a Sports Medicine rehabilitation field for all professionals hired.

Additional Information

Location: Outpatient Care Lewis Center (0893)

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 regulations governing physical therapy. Coordinate patient care with the rehabilitation team, including rehab assistants, athletic trainers, and other care participants.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited school or an equivalent combination of education or experience, along with current Ohio physical therapist licensure. No relevant experience is required, though 0–2 years is preferred; dual credentials in athletic training, strength and conditioning, or a sports physical therapy specialty and sports medicine rehabilitation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationPhysical Therapy TreatmentRehabilitation TeamworkOhio Physical Therapy Regulations

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (287 salary observations; 2,053 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 26 employers

15
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 26 employers

CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k
Median resident rent
$3,063/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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