Lead Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$76K–$94K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Title: Lead Physical Therapist
Department Org: OP-Physical Therapy - 109320
Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 730am End Time: 6pm
Posted Salary: 36.52-45.04/hr
Float: True
Rotate: False
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: True
Job Description
Performs patient examination, provides or supervises therapeutic interventions that include the use of physical agents, manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education; evaluates the effect of treatment and modifies the plan of care as appropriate. Supervises physical therapist assistants and non-licensed support staff; serves as clinical instructor (as assigned) for student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.
Communicates with the referring provider in writing and/or verbally, and with other members of the treatment team. Complies with the rules and laws governing the practice of physical therapy as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education/experience/licensing
- Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Obtains/maintains CPR Certification from the American Heart Association prior to the completion of probationary period. American Red Cross CPR Certification is acceptable for hire.
- Passes annual safety test.
- Achieves competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i. e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).
Communication and Other Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills to allow for functioning as a team member, assure adequate documentation for payors, and to ensure continuity of care.
- Adheres to UTMC service values.
Physical Requirements
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
- Ability to hear (with or without aides);
- Ability to orally communicate;
- Good manual dexterity;
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
- Ability to stand, walk frequently;
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
- Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu [hrcompliance@utoledo.edu] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 5 p. m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Key Responsibilities
Performs patient examinations and provides therapeutic interventions including manual techniques and exercise. Supervises physical therapist assistants and non-licensed staff while serving as a clinical instructor for students.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and current licensure from the Ohio State Board. Must maintain CPR certification and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (384 salary observations; 1,922 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Physical Therapist at University of Toledo a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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