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Dayton, Ohio

Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Miami Valley Hospital North
  • Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
  • Full-Time: Flexible options for 8, 9, or 10-hour days

Position will be general Outpatient, possible patient population could include women’s health (pelvic health), lymphedema, oncology, neuro, vestibular, and/or running

General Summary

The Physical Therapist assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning.

The therapist participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The therapist is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current Physical Therapy license in State of Ohio.

Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Experience

  • Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
  • Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
  • Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.

Teamwork oriented. Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.

Strong analytical and prioritization skills.

Strong organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Essential Duties & Functions

  • Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
  • Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.
  • Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
  • Provides oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants.
  • Provides patient/family education.
  • Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities.
  • Manages case load per department standards.
  • Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.
  • Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and manages patient care plans within an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for providing patient education, overseeing Physical Therapist Assistants, and ensuring high-quality customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current Physical Therapy license in the State of Ohio. A BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and while no prior experience is required, 1-3 years is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary TeamworkTreatment PlanningCase ManagementAnalytical Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Outpatient) at Premier Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,634 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (242 salary observations; 1,779 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,596 salary observations; 51,209 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 31 employers

19
<$115k
9
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
4
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 31 employers

CME allowance
76%
401k / retirement match
73%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$78/hr
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$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

Full Time Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Starting at $75/hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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Dayton, OH
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling (8, 9, or 10-hour days)