Physical Therapist - Athens Physical Therapy - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: Athens 20 University Estates Blvd - Athens, OH
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift
- Job Category: Clinical Support
In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, and administering medically prescribed therapy to restore function following disease, injury, or disability.
Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Completes therapy evaluations based on diagnostic and prognostic testing methods.
Independently provides treatment modalities and techniques in a safe and effective manner according to departmental policy and procedures. Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
Completes documentation in a thorough and professional manner and in accordance with all policies, procedures, and in compliance with ACHC standards. Collaborates with other providers to facilitate the optimal outcome for each patient. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy required. Licensed in Ohio or, if working in WV, a WV License or privileges as a Physical Therapist is required. BLS certification required. Maintain compliance in RQI.
Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, excellent eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, and basic numerical skills. Must be capable of assisting with transfer lifting of patients.
Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits
Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at mhsystem.org. Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and administering therapy to restore function following injury or disability. They must also collaborate with other providers and maintain thorough documentation in compliance with standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Ohio license. Additionally, a BLS certification and the ability to perform physical tasks like patient lifting are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (294 salary observations; 1,978 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$104k)656 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $89k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−5%)294 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 772 active | 21,701 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment797 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,748 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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