Physical Therapist - Casual
Compensation
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Job Description
In This Role You Will Be
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients admitted to inpatient units (medical-surgical, ICU, orthopedics, neurology, etc.).
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician recommendations, and patient goals.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions including gait training, balance, strengthening, and mobility activities.
- Monitor and document patient progress, modifying the plan of care as needed.
- Provide education to patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and discharge recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, occupational therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in discharge planning by providing input regarding mobility status, equipment needs, and appropriate follow-up services.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and meets regulatory, payer, and facility requirements.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, ethical standards, and professional guidelines.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required
- EDUCATION: BS degree in physical therapy required, master’s or DPT preferred
- EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience in an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred
Licensure/Certification
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Physical Therapy license in Pennsylvania required
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in various inpatient units. They will also deliver therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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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