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Valley Forge Medical
Norristown, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Valley Forge Medical Center & Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our team!

At Valley Forge Medical Center, we recognize the important role physical therapy plays in helping individuals improve their overall health, mobility, and quality of life. Physical therapy can also be an important part of addiction treatment and recovery, providing patients with effective approaches to pain management, physical rehabilitation, and long-term wellness.

We are looking for a skilled Physical Therapist who is passionate about patient care and interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' physical conditions, mobility, and functional abilities to determine appropriate treatment needs.

  • Assess and interpret patient evaluations, medical histories, and diagnostic results.
  • Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
  • Provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore physical function.
  • Develop personalized exercise and wellness programs based on patient needs.
  • Educate patients on proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, ergonomics, and overall physical health.
  • Provide patients and their families with guidance on home exercise programs and continued care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable professional standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current with advancements in physical therapy techniques and treatment practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited educational institution.
  • Current, valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license.
  • Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania regulatory requirements.
  • Completion of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited residency program.
  • Strong clinical assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic medical records and computer systems.
  • Commitment to continued professional development and learning new treatment techniques.

Position Details

Job Type: Part-Time

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license. Completion of an APTA-accredited residency program and current CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningExercise prescriptionCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (371 salary observations; 2,423 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)371 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania927 active21,743 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment985 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 26 employers
14
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

ERP International · Lemoore, California

$60-$71/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Fargo, North Dakota

$70/hr
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist - PT

$45-$70/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valley Forge Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Norristown, PA
51-200 employees

Living in Norristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,785/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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