Physical Therapist -Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state.

Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. Otterbein Home Health services are an integral part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities services portfolio and available to Otterbein residents, in addition to residents in the surrounding area.

This position travels locally throughout the greater Lebanon Oh area (Tipp City, Dayton, Middletown) providing patient services in a Home Health care setting.

Providing a high level of personalized care, Home Health by Otterbein is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties.

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative care (physical therapy) for home health patients needing assistance and training in ambulation, transferring, gait training and home exercise programs. The Physical Therapist works as part of the interdisciplinary home care team including the Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Social Worker and Home Health Aide.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full Time

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a plan of care. This may include assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in developing the total plan of care as well as providing direct physical therapy treatment.

  • Assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.
  • Instruct patients, families and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Report patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in care to patient’s physician as needed and appropriate.
  • Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel, patient and/or family/caregivers in their therapy program, as well as the goals of therapy.
  • Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as necessary.
  • Participate in Otterbein Universal Home Health Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.

Confer with the attending physician, home care team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.

Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Universal Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s in physical therapy.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of physical therapist experience with community / home health preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Current license as a Physical Therapist from the State of Ohio or made application for same. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Current CPR certification required.

  • Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-services per year.
  • BENEFITS*
  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
  • Financial Security
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why Work for Otterbein SeniorLife

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Physical Therapist Home Health at Otterbein Home Health!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current Ohio license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in community or home health is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCare planningMobility assessmentTransfer trainingSupervision of PTA

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$104k)642 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio806 active22,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment834 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 26 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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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 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Otterbein SeniorLife

Hospitals and Health Care
Lebanon, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues immediately
Paid Holidays

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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