Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient Therapist

Full-time

Your Experience Matters

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Physical Therapist Who Excels in This Role

  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
  • Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
  • Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a Physical Therapist license in the state of Ohio.

Additional requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of hire

More About University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Avon community for over 9 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF and recognized in Newsweek in 2024.

EEOC Statement

“University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to establish and implement individualized physical treatment programs. They also direct and supervise support personnel while ensuring high-quality patient care within the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Ohio and possess strong critical thinking and judgment skills. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPain managementPhysical dysfunction prevention

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (316 salary observations; 2,160 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$104k)642 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Ohio vs national$88k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−6%)316 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio790 active21,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOhio Physical Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment818 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)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 (21,894 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 (PT), Inpatient Rehabilitation at Lifepoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 23 employers
8
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

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$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$51.48-$71.37/hr
#4

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$60-$71/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match

Living in Avon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$381k
Typical market rent
$2,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

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