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Physical Therapist - Full Time $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time
  • Kane Community Living Center – McKeesport | McKeesport, PA
  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
  • Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
  • Ready for a Physical Therapy Career Where Your Expertise Matters?

What if your next PT opportunity came with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, supportive clinical leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day?

At AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, we're looking for a compassionate, motivated Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at Kane Community Living Center – McKeesport in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Whether you're an experienced Physical Therapist looking for a fresh start, a newer clinician ready to build your career, or someone seeking a workplace where your clinical judgment is respected and your contributions are appreciated, we'd love to connect!

And to make your next career move even more rewarding, we're offering an eligible sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!

We know choosing your next position is about more than finding a job.

It's about finding a workplace where you feel supported, your professional growth matters, and you can see the difference your care makes in the lives of others.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • We're excited to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible new hires joining our full-time Physical Therapy team at Kane McKeesport.
  • It's our way of welcoming talented clinicians who are ready to make a difference.
  • Bonus eligibility, amount, and payment terms are subject to applicable offer conditions.

Clinical Autonomy with Supportive Leadership

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation was founded by therapists who understand the importance of clinical expertise, professional judgment, and individualized patient care.

We believe Physical Therapists should feel empowered to use their knowledge and skills while having access to the collaboration and support needed to deliver exceptional rehabilitation services.

Meaningful Patient Care

At Kane McKeesport, you'll have the opportunity to help residents regain mobility, improve strength and balance, and achieve greater independence.

From helping someone take their first steps after a hospitalization to celebrating progress toward important functional milestones, your work can make a lasting difference.

A Collaborative Rehabilitation Team

You'll work alongside Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

We believe great patient outcomes begin with strong teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to resident-centered care.

Full-Time Stability and Professional Growth

Looking for a position where you can establish meaningful patient relationships, expand your clinical expertise, and build a long-term career?

This full-time opportunity offers the chance to become an integral member of our rehabilitation team while continuing to develop professionally.

What You'll Do

As a Full-Time Physical Therapist at Kane McKeesport, you'll provide skilled rehabilitation services to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess mobility, strength, balance, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support each resident's functional goals.

Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.

  • Help residents improve strength, endurance, coordination, mobility, and independence.
  • Assess fall risk and implement appropriate interventions to promote safety and functional performance.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and resident response.

Provide appropriate direction and supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with Pennsylvania practice requirements.

Collaborate with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safe mobility, therapeutic exercises, fall prevention, and strategies to support continued progress.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and facility standards.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, progress reviews, and discharge recommendations.
  • Contribute to a positive, supportive, patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Physical Therapist who brings compassion, clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping others.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania prior to employment, including an applicable PT Compact privilege.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Commitment to delivering individualized, high-quality physical therapy services.
  • Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or post-acute rehabilitation is a plus, but not required.
  • Experienced Physical Therapists and New Graduates Are Welcome to Apply!

Whether you're bringing years of experience or beginning your career as a Physical Therapist, we'd love to learn more about your professional goals and what you're looking for in your next opportunity.

Why Choose AdvantageCare Rehabilitation?

Therapist Founded. Therapist Led. Patient Focused.

For more than 23 years, AdvantageCare Rehabilitation has been committed to providing exceptional rehabilitation services while creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

We understand that great patient outcomes begin with great clinicians.

What Makes Advantage Different?

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus: Available to eligible new full-time PT hires.
  • Supportive Clinical Leadership: Work with an organization founded and led by rehabilitation professionals.
  • Clinical Autonomy: Use your professional judgment to develop individualized, meaningful treatment plans.
  • Collaborative Team Environment: Join a culture that values communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Professional Development: Access continuing education resources and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
  • Meaningful Patient Relationships: Help residents achieve important mobility and functional milestones.
  • Career Growth: Explore opportunities for continued development and advancement within our growing rehabilitation organization.
  • Recognition & Appreciation: Be part of an organization that values the contributions of its clinicians.
  • Patient-First Approach: Focus on compassionate, individualized rehabilitation services.

Full-Time Benefits Designed to Support You

As a full-time AdvantageCare Rehabilitation employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility and plan terms.

Benefits May Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education opportunities and CEU resources
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Telemedicine resources
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Build Your Career While Making a Difference in the Pittsburgh Region

Located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Kane Community Living Center – McKeesport provides an opportunity to deliver meaningful physical therapy services in an established skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

As a member of our rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, families, and fellow healthcare professionals while helping individuals regain mobility, restore function, and improve their quality of life.

If you're a Physical Therapist living in McKeesport, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles, West Mifflin, Elizabeth, or the surrounding Pittsburgh region, we'd love to introduce you to this opportunity.

Not sure whether this is the right next step? Reach out anyway! We're happy to discuss the position, our team, and what you're looking for in your career.

Ready to Feel the Advantage?

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)Location: Kane Community Living Center – McKeesport | McKeesport, PASchedule: Full-TimeSetting: Skilled Nursing & RehabilitationSign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for Eligible New HiresExperience: Experienced PTs & New Graduates WelcomeBenefits: Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits Package

Apply Today & Let's Talk!

Your next opportunity could be more than just another Physical Therapy position. It could be the place where you feel supported, valued, and excited about the difference you make every day.

  • And with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus available, now is a great time to explore what's next!
  • Join AdvantageCare Rehabilitation and discover what it means to Feel the Advantage!

AdvantageCare RehabilitationTherapist Founded. Therapist Led. Patient Focused.

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Responsibilities

Essential D

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania before employment, including an applicable PT Compact privilege. Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to individualized care are required; skilled nursing, geriatric, or post-acute experience is preferred but not required.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic ExerciseBalance TrainingFall Risk AssessmentPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient and Family CommunicationDischarge PlanningPhysical Therapist Assistant SupervisionEvidence-Based Practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (426 salary observations; 2,169 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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).

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Loan repayment
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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 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McKeesport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$968/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Continuing education opportunities and CEU resources
Professional license reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Telemedicine resources