NovaCare Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
starting at $81k
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Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Center City 833 Chestnut - Philadelphia, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day Shift, NovaCare Rehabilitation is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to work onsite at Rothman Orthopaedics!
Please see details below and if interested, apply directly and we will forward your information over to NovaCare for consideration. Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics Location: Center City Philadelphia, PA Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. No Weekends!
Compensation
Salary range starting at $81k, increases based on your experience. Unique Location/Job Details: Mulitple therapist outpatient orthopedic center working closely with referring orthopedic physicians at The Rothman Institute. The top orthopedic surgeons in the region! Diverse orthopedic patient mix.
Caseload is 60-65 visits per week. Per diem hours also available if you aren't looking for full-time. At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.
Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more) Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager
Qualifications
Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited school Valid State Physical Therapist License CPR certification Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate, treat, and document patient care while maintaining compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards. They are expected to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and colleagues while participating in center meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited school and possess a valid state license. Additionally, a current CPR certification is required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NovaCare Physical Therapist at Rothman Orthopaedics a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,853 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Rothman Orthopaedics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 17 active listings.
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (66 salary observations; 333 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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