Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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

Team leadershipRehabilitation servicesOrthopedicsVestibular therapyLymphedema managementPhysician relationship managementStaff development

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$120kPhysical 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 powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio762 active21,847 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-on · loan repaymentOhio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment784 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,346 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
2
$140k
4
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
40% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus
Student Debt Benefit ($350 monthly tuition assistance)
Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability protection

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.