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Muncy, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist - Casual - Muncy Place

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Casual Physical Therapist (PRN) – Muncy Place
  • Join UPMC Muncy Place as a Casual (PRN) Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life.
  • Schedule & Flexibility
  • Casual (PRN) role with daylight hours
  • Minimum commitment of one weekend per month
  • Rotating holiday coverage
  • Opportunity to pick up additional weekday hours
  • Ideal for candidates seeking flexibility—adaptability strongly preferred

Role Overview

As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, developing individualized care plans that support recovery and functional independence. You’ll work collaboratively with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial evaluations, reassessments, and treatment interventions
  • Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs and progress
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to communicate patient status
  • Supervise and partner with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to optimize care delivery
  • Provide patient and family education, including home exercise programs
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharges
  • Complete charging and productivity documentation in alignment with department standards
  • Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
  • Support department needs through occasional rotation across treatment areas
  • Professional Development
  • Maintain current licensure through continuing education and professional growth
  • Opportunity to serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, or fellows

Why Join UPMC?

  • Be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team
  • Flexible PRN structure to fit your schedule
  • Opportunity to expand your clinical experience across patient populations

If you’re a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist looking for flexibility while making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

  • Education & Knowledge
  • Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Solid understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan
  • Ability to analyze and interpret medical records and clinical information
  • Skills & Abilities
  • Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and leadership
  • Committed to providing excellent patient care and customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt, prioritize, and manage workload effectively
  • Interest in professional development and referral growth opportunities

Participation in Professional Organizations Preferred

Note: May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct handling required.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the practicing state
  • BLS or CPR certification (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire

Required Clearances

Act 34

OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program with an active state PT license. BLS or CPR certification and required background clearances are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationWritten CommunicationWorkload Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Casual - Muncy Place at UPMC 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 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Muncy

Median resident rent
$919/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UPMC

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Weekend work required