Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist in Columbus, OH. The PT will evaluate and treat patients referred for physical therapy, communicating with care teams to ensure quality patient care and accurate records.

The role requires Ohio PT licensure, BLS certification, and typically one year of relevant clinical experience. The position involves documentation, billing, and potential travel to other sites within the system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification required.
• One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluation, establishes and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a provider and assigned by the manager, clinical coordinator or designee.
• Documents accurately PT evaluation results, treatment interventions, patient progress toward goals, and discharge records.
• Maintains proper billing for the services provided.
• Delegates appropriate treatment procedures to the Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA; reviews/co-signs their documentation.
• Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Position Purpose:

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred for physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintains accurate patient records.

What You Will Do:

• Performs physical therapy evaluation, establishes and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a provider and assigned by the manager, clinical coordinator or designee.

• Documents accurately PT evaluation results, treatment interventions, patient progress toward goals, and discharge records.

• Maintains proper billing for the services provided.

• Delegates appropriate treatment procedures to the Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA; reviews/co-signs their documentation.

• Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program; Doctorate degree preferred.

• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification required.

• Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred.

• Effective Communication Skills

• Ability to make decisions and utilize good judgment concerning patient evaluation and treatment.

• Ability to function in a professional capacity with minimal supervision.

• Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.

• Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.