Physical Therapist (PT), PRN
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient Rehabilitation
PRN
Your Experience Matters
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. 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
- Supervises physical therapy assistants and aids in performing treatment.
- 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.
- Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
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 degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a Physical Therapist license in OH. Additional requirements include:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
- Requires 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.
More about Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Youngstown community since 2024. We are proud to be recognized CIHQ Accredited.
EEOC Statement
“Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown 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 will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to establish and carry out individualized physical treatment programs. They are also responsible for supervising physical therapy assistants and aids while ensuring superior patient care standards.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid Physical Therapist license in Ohio. Additionally, candidates are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (198 salary observations; 1,106 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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).
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