Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
The Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center is an outpatient
facility offering patients and families access to Summas
compassionate care. From Neurology to physical therapy, the Summa
Health Spine and Neuroscience Center provides the surrounding
community unique opportunities to access quality care under one
roof. We see all types of conditions for physical therapy at this
center. Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s
top employers by a number of third party organizations, including
NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of
its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our
patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant
leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the
organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Serves as
lead role for Physical Therapy staff and staff within cost center.
Assists management with supervision of daily operation, staffing,
training, work assignments, competencies, safety and performance
appraisals of staff and employees in the physical therapy related
cost centers. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s Degree and
certificate in Physical Therapy b. Graduate from a Physical Therapy
Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association c.
Current license issued by the Occupational Therapy/Physical
Therapy/Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy in the
State of Ohio. d. BLS Healthcare Provider CPR through AMA e. Prefer
board certifications in clinical specialty areas and/or advanced
degrees in healthcare field. Prefer active participation within
professional organization. 2. Experience & Training Required: a.
Two (2) years increasingly responsible professional experience that
has provided leadership skills. 3. Other Skills, Competencies and
Qualifications: a. Knowledge and understanding of department
policies, procedures, treatment protocols, standards of care,
quality improvement processes and philosophies b. Ability to
promote teamwork/build teams and supervise professional and
supportive staff. c. Demonstrates excellent time management d.
Ability to advise and assist with technical clinical questions e.
Ability to assist staff with case management f. Serves as an
engaged and positive role model g. Promotes patient advocacy for
all populations served h. May require rotation through selected
treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational service
delivery needs i. Able to work in a high paced, dynamic environment
and take appropriate action j. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills k. Accountability for demonstrating behaviors
consistent with service excellence l. Population Specific
Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of
patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for
self-respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion
4. Level of Physical Demands: a. Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of
100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of
force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force
continuously to move objects. Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled $40.74/hr - $61.11/hr The salary range
on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any
bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant
experience and geographical location are considered when
determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance
of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range
that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum
of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a
competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical,
dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term
and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity,
and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending
Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education
Assistance Daily Pay
Keywords: Summa Health, Akron , Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient, Healthcare , Akron, Ohio
