Physical Therapist

The University of Toledo

$87K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board.
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Passes annual safety test and achieves competencies defined by the director.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient exams and evaluate treatment plans.
  • Provide and supervise therapeutic interventions including exercises and education.
  • Supervise physical therapist assistants and support staff.
  • Serve as a clinical instructor for student therapists as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with referring providers and treatment team members.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured work schedule.
  • Involvement in training and supervising future professionals.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population in a hospital setting.
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist

Job no: 501368
Work type: Staff - Full-Time
Location: Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
Categories: Healthcare Positions, Full-Time, AFSCME

Title: 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: 730 am End Time: 6pm

Posted Salary: $87,000-$90,000

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:

Orthopedics/Sports Injury background

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.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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