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Physical Therapist

Physical therapists diagnose and treat movement dysfunction, working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and sports medicine settings to help patients recover strength and mobility after surgery, injury, or chronic conditions. Their work centers on hands-on manual therapy combined with a structured rehabilitation exercise programming plan built from an initial patient assessment. Like most clinicians today, they rely on electronic health records to track outcomes and coordinate care with physicians and other therapists.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' movement dysfunction and design individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings
  • Deliver hands-on manual therapy and supervised exercise programs to restore strength, mobility, and function
  • Track patient progress using electronic health records and adjust treatment as needed
  • Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare team members
  • Educate patients on exercises and strategies to support recovery and prevent future injury

What Physical Therapist roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Physical Therapist make?

Too few Physical Therapist postings state pay to publish a median yet: 10 of 21 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Physical Therapist roles?

21 open Physical Therapist roles from 8 employers; the most at Cleveland Clinic, Veterans Health Administration and Vanderbilt University & Medical Center.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Physical Therapist in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
21

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Employers
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Open Physical Therapist roles (21)

Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Tulsa, OK · $110,992 – $144,292

This coordinator role pairs clinical physical therapy expertise with program management for a Veterans Affairs rehabilitation unit, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services while handling admissions, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary team leadership.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Supervisory Physical Therapist

Indian Health Service

Chinle, AZ · $125,776 – $163,514

This supervisory role directs a multidisciplinary rehabilitation services department at a tribal healthcare facility, overseeing physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology while managing staffing, budgets, quality improvement, and strategic planning. The position suits an experienced physical therapist with demonstrated supervisory capabilities who can provide clinical care while leading a complex department across multiple rehabilitation disciplines.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Physical Therapist at CityMD on their siteCityMD

Physical Therapist

CityMD

Purchase, NY

Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Physical Therapist at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System on their site

Physical Therapist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Tucson, AZ · $64,990 – $83,862

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Apply for Physical Therapist at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA on their site

Physical Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Fort Benning, GA · $94,654 – $123,052

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Apply for Physical Therapist at AdventHealth on their siteAdventHealth

Physical Therapist

AdventHealth

ADVENTHEALTH WINTER PARK

Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health PRN

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Contract · Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients in their homes across the Nashville area on a flexible, as-needed basis. The role combines clinical autonomy with the support of an established healthcare system, serving patients recovering from injury, illness, or chronic conditions.

Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Physical Therapist – Inpatient – Acute/Skilled Nursing

Cleveland Clinic

Full-time · Lodi Community Hospital

This inpatient physical therapy role at a Cleveland Clinic hospital involves assessing patients, designing and delivering rehabilitation treatment plans, and supervising support staff. It's suited to licensed physical therapists who want direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting.

Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $116,038 – $150,852

This role is a Physical Therapist specializing in neurologic care at a VA medical center, working primarily with spinal cord injury and neurological disease patients in an outpatient setting. It suits experienced clinicians who want to combine clinical expertise with mentoring and program development in a complex healthcare environment.

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Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Full-time · Nashville, TN

This pediatric physical therapist role at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital offers exposure to a diverse range of neurological, developmental, and orthopedic conditions across outpatient clinics and occasional inpatient settings. The position suits therapists who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and want to work alongside specialists while developing expertise in complex pediatric diagnoses like cerebral palsy and spina bifida.

Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Likely next role (2)

Where Physical Therapists commonly go next: Clinical Manager.

Clinical Integrity Manager

Cohere Health

Full-time · United States · $96,000 – $125,000

This is a hands-on clinical operations role for someone with deep healthcare expertise to serve as a bridge between clinical strategy and product delivery at a health plan technology company. You'll own clinical requirements, testing, and governance while working cross-functionally to ensure the company's platform meets regulatory and clinical standards.

Listed on Cohere Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Medtronic

CAS Clinical Service Manager, CAS- New Jersey

Medtronic

Full-time · Newark, NJ · $130,000 – $140,000

This role leads clinical support teams across a regional territory for Medtronic's cardiac ablation business, managing staff, coordinating with sales, and delivering clinical guidance to hospital customers. It suits experienced healthcare professionals with management experience who can blend technical ablation knowledge with team leadership and frequent travel.

Listed on Medtronic’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Physical Therapist (52)

From Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Orthopedics Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist.

Apply for Occupational Therapist at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA on their site

Occupational Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Houston, TX · $90,823 – $118,072

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Occupational Therapist

Indian Health Service

Crow Agency, MT · $74,678 – $97,087

This outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy role at a tribal hospital in Montana involves clinical service delivery, program management, and supervision of staff and students. It suits experienced occupational therapists ready to lead quality assurance and clinical oversight across multiple facilities.

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Occupational Therapist - Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · North Little Rock, AR · $73,818 – $139,166

This role provides occupational therapy services to veterans in their homes across central Arkansas, with responsibility for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating equipment and safety modifications. It suits an OT licensed and certified in the United States who is comfortable working independently in a home-based care setting and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Speech Language Pathologist at AdventHealth on their siteAdventHealth

Speech Language Pathologist

AdventHealth

ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE

Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Speech Language Pathologist at CityMD on their siteCityMD

Speech Language Pathologist

CityMD

Bend, OR

Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - Acute Care Dysphagia

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

Full-time · Tullahoma, TN

This role involves evaluating and treating adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders in an acute hospital setting, with emphasis on advanced dysphagia diagnostics. It suits experienced SLPs seeking to work with medically complex patients in a collaborative, research-focused health system.

Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic

Part-time · South Pointe Hospital

Cleveland Clinic seeks a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute inpatient hospital setting. This is a part-time on-call role offering flexible scheduling at their South Pointe Hospital location.

Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Physical Therapy Assistant at Defense Health Agency on their site

Physical Therapy Assistant

Defense Health Agency

Fort Sill, OK · $50,460 – $65,599

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Athletic Trainer at Lifepoint Hospitals on their siteLifepoint Hospitals

Athletic Trainer

Lifepoint Hospitals

Vernal, UT

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Occupational Therapist (Intermittent)

Veterans Health Administration

Part-time · Iowa City, IA · $89,508 – $116,362

This is an intermittent occupational therapy position in a VA hospital's inpatient rehabilitation department, evaluating patients and delivering treatment independently across multiple diagnoses and age groups. The role suits licensed OTs seeking flexible, part-time work in a healthcare setting with established clinical protocols.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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