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Premier Therapy
Lakewood, Ohio

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Restore Mobility, Renew Lives!

Join The PREMIER THERAPY Team As Our PRN Physical Therapist in Lakewood, Ohio!

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? At PREMIER THERAPY, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through dedicated and personalized care. We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate Physical Therapists to join our team at our partner's skilled nursing facility.

Why PREMIER THERAPY? We offer:

Benefits*: Access to unique perks like our Employee Wellness Program and College Tuition Rewards Program through Sage Scholars. 401(k) participation after 90 days with generous company match after one year.

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary that appreciates your contributions.

Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options that fit your lifestyle.

Transformative Work: Play a crucial role in restoring residents' mobility, helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals and improving their overall quality of life.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and team-oriented atmosphere with healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development and training programs designed to enhance your skills and expertise!

Resident-Centered Care: Make a lasting impact by delivering personalized care that meets the unique needs of each resident.

*conditions apply

Embrace the Difference!

PREMIER THERAPY is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide personalized care to residents to restore their strength, mobility, and independence. They will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to achieve rehabilitation goals and improve the quality of life for residents.

Requirements

The candidate must be a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist. Professional licensure and the ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careMobility restorationStrength trainingClinical assessmentTeam 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN at Premier Therapy a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 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 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k
Typical market rent
$1,410/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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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About Premier Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee Wellness Program
College Tuition Rewards Program
401(k) with company match