Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41 - $47/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Company Info

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acres is centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH, and features well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values

Faithfulness to Christ - As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.

Wholeness of Life - Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.

Equality and Justice - Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.

Quality of Service – Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Integrity – Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.

Stewardship of Resources – Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Position Summary

PRN - Saturday Coverage

Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm (2 - 4 Saturdays a month)

Compensation: $41 - $47/hour - Based on experience

Responsible for evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, documentation, and modification of all patient/resident programs. Administers physical therapy in compliance with Federal, State, local, and Bethany Village standards, policies, and guidelines.

Job Duties

  • Administers physical therapy in compliance with Federal, State, local, and Bethany Village standards, policies, and guidelines ensuring quality care and service to Bethany Village residents.
  • Interacts with health professionals, residents, families, and support groups to ensure the maximum rehabilitation, while serving as a client advocate at all times.
  • Evaluates residents by administering muscle, neurological, gait, and functional tests.
  • Establishes treatment goals based on the evaluation of the resident in conjunction with the resident’s needs.
  • Develops treatment programs and provides ongoing assessments and modification as changes in resident’s condition occur.
  • Prepares, transmits, and maintains timely and accurate records to include the initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and attendance records.
  • Complies with OSHA standards and ensures the safety of the resident in their care at all times.
  • Adheres to infection control policies, professional therapeutic services policies and all Bethany Village policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization regarding the use of technology and technology-based information.
  • Responsible for welcoming and on-boarding new employees.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Physical Therapy (Master’s degree preferred). Current Ohio Physical Therapy License.

Minimum Experience

At least two years physical therapy experience in long-term health care setting.

Top Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and documentation of patient programs in compliance with federal and state standards. The role involves collaborating with health professionals and families to ensure maximum rehabilitation for residents.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningFunctional TestingOSHA CompliancePatient AdvocacyLong-term Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Bethany Village Graceworks 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.

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

14
<$120k
3
$120k-130k
1
$130k
7
$140k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Centerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k
Typical market rent
$1,681/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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About Bethany Village Graceworks

Hospitals and Health Care
Dayton, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement options
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Extended Illness Benefit