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West Chester, Ohio

Physical Therapist- Rehabilitation Services, PRN, First

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT), First Shift, Rehabilitation Services Department UC Health is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) for the rehabilitation service's department for the first shift at West Chester Hospital.

The Physical Therapist will support the West Chester Hospital’s rehabilitation service's' department and deliver high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs.

The major focus will be on evaluating, planning, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return to his/her maximum function.

Follow hospital department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details

  • 15 years serving the West Chester and Butler County community.
  • 216 licensed beds
  • Level III trauma center

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment programs to restore function and reduce pain for referred patients. They must ensure high-quality care and adhere to hospital policies regarding documentation and attendance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved school and possess a valid state license or eligibility. CPR certification is required, and while new graduates are considered, 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningCustomer ServiceInterpersonal Skills

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).

UC Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 81 active listings.

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%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70+/visit
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$70+/visit
#3

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$70/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in West Chester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,860/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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