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Princeton, West Virginia

Acute Care Physical Therapist (weekends)

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.

Current or temporary Physical Therapist License as required by the state where services will be performed: MD: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License PA: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License WV: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License 2.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach. 2.

Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D. 3.

Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers. 4. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization's goals and objectives. 5.

Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards. 6. Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1.

The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds.

All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policyn where applicable. 2.

Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 3.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1.

Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.

Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care. Additional Job Description: Scheduled

  • Weekly Hours: 8
  • Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
  • Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
  • Cost Center: 210 PCH Physical Therapy Address: 122 12th Street Princeton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.

The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include diagnosing movement limitations and supervising PTAs, students, and volunteers.

Requirements

Requires a valid Physical Therapist license in MD, OH, PA, or WV, or a Compact License. Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationEMR BillingTime Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)296 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in West Virginia97 active22,051 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 24 employers
20
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Typical market rent
$790/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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