Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Title

Physical Therapist

Department: Ambulatory Services | Gahanna Physical Therapy

The Rehab Team Member is currently licensed to practice therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team oriented multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with neurologic and orthopedic injuries. The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure.

The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and under direct supervision of their clinic manager. The Rehab Team Member evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of their profession in the state of Ohio.

Although team members report directly to the clinic manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach.

Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

  • Minimum Education Required
  • Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

All Physical Therapist team members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board.

Typically, dueled credentials in Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning or a Sports Specialty in Physical Therapy, are preferred as well as, one year of experience working in a Sports Medicine rehabilitation field for all professionals hired.

Must be competent treating and handling majority of patient load geared around Women's Health physical therapy treatment protocols.

Additional Information

Location: Outpatient Care Gahanna (0894)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

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 will evaluate and treat patients with neurologic and orthopedic conditions within a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. They are responsible for establishing plans of care, providing treatment techniques, and facilitating continuing care planning for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio and possess at least a bachelor's degree. Preferred qualifications include dual credentials in athletic training or sports specialty, along with one year of experience in a sports medicine rehabilitation field.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurologic RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (385 salary observations; 1,927 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 20 employers

8
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Gahanna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,741/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.

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