Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager
Listed compensation
$84k-$120k
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager
- Location: 720 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
- Type of Employment: Full-time
- Schedule: Weekdays (Hours Vary)
- Compensation: $83,500 - $120,000, annually, based on years of experience
- Incentives: Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus and Student Debt Benefit ($350 monthly tuition assistance)
Our NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic physical therapy center is looking for a passionate and driven licensed physical therapist to lead and provide exceptional patient care experiences as a treating manager.
This position will oversee our highly trained and respected outpatient orthopedic therapy team providing preventative and rehab services that maximize functionality and promote the well-being of our patients.
We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Center specialties include: Ortho, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Amputees, Aquatics, Dry Needling, Concussion, ReVital and Lymphedema. 2 years of Outpatient experience required. Previous leadership training or experience preferred. Join our team of 4 Physical Therapists and 2 Physical Therapist Assistants.
- Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility of our center and uphold executive decisions
- Utilize our local community network to partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Help grow and manage our center’s physician relationships and patient portfolios
- Expand and develop a team of talented PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs)
- Partner with philanthropic programs and events to give back to the community
- Participate in industry-leading continuing education opportunities
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy
- Valid State Physical Therapist License is required to start
- CPR Certification
Additional Data
- Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (321 salary observations; 2,253 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $84k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$104k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $89k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−5%)321 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 762 active | 21,847 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | Ohio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment784 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,346 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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