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Physical Therapist - Contingent/IRP

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Contingent/IRP

Department: University Hospital | Newborn Hearing

Physical therapists working with the newborn population focus on promoting the physiological, neurological and cognitive development in newborns through evidence-based interventions.

They assess reflexes, motor skills, posture, and other physical functions and provide individualized treatments for positioning, sleeping, range of motion, strengthening, self-calming and sensory development. They also educate parents on how to care for their newborn after discharge, ensuring continuity of care.

Provides physical therapy services to newborn patients in the well baby and NICU populations

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or Master's degree in Physical Therapy with experience; PT license from state of Ohio;

0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

Position Type: Intermittent

Scheduled Hours

0.2

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist provides evidence-based interventions to promote the physiological, neurological, and cognitive development of newborns in the well-baby and NICU populations. They also educate parents on newborn care and positioning to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy or a Master's degree in Physical Therapy with relevant experience. A valid PT license from the state of Ohio is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

NICU CarePhysiological DevelopmentNeurological DevelopmentReflex AssessmentMotor Skills AssessmentPatient PositioningParent Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (253 salary observations; 1,846 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,237 salary observations; 53,813 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 34 employers

17
<$120k
8
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k
8
$160k-180k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) - School BasedContract

Genesis Administrative Services · New Hyde Park, New York

$90.00 /Hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - $5k Sign On Bonus!

Compassus · Napa, California

$55.42-$86.03/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$55.42-$86.03/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$85/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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