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Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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Job Title: Physical Therapist Department: University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Acute Care The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state of Ohio.

The patient populations a physical therapist on this team will serve, but is not limited to, general medicine and general surgery, burn patients, patients within the observation and ED units, postpartum, critical care, ortho-trauma, geriatrics and long-term care.

Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum

Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in physical therapy. All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession (physical therapy, and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their profession. Physical therapists must hold bachelor's degrees. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Additional Information: Location: University Hospital (0870) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats a diverse range of patients in acute care settings, including general medicine, surgery, and critical care. They collaborate with team leaders and other healthcare participants to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution. Professional licensure or certification in physical therapy is required to practice in the state of Ohio.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentClinical AssessmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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 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%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Physical Therapist - Travel

$70/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 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.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/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.

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About Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off including sick and vacation time
11 paid holidays
State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions