Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Physical Therapy Schedule: Full time Hours: 40 Job Details: Demonstrates basic knowledge of pediatric growth and development, recognizes deviations from the norm, has competency in administering a variety of assessment tools/therrapy techniques for the age groups he/she serves.
Recognizes limitations and seeks guidance when appropriate. Participates in ongoing continuing education andto enhance clinical skills. Actively supports department and hospital goals and mission statements.
Works collaboratively with other disciplines within the department and key professionals within the hospital and community. Complies with all requirements for legal practice determined by state license board.
Works with Physical Therapy Assistants with appropriate supervision and documentation collaboration and cosignatures. Conducts weekly supervisory meeting to review patient issues and changes to plans of care and reviews plans of care for any changes or updates to goals.
Department Specific Job Details: Minimum of 6 hours on Saturday are required for this position. This role is primarily outpatient.
Education Requirements: Bachelors (Required) Certification/License Requirements: PT Ohio - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.
We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!
Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.
Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides pediatric therapy services, administering assessments and implementing treatment plans for various age groups. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants to ensure optimal patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Ohio Physical Therapy license. The position requires the ability to work at least 6 hours every Saturday.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Dayton Children's Hospital a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (399 salary observations; 1,993 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,453 salary observations; 59,248 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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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