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Upstream Rehabilitation
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$104K - $125K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
  • Philipsburg, PA
  • Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

At Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

Why Clinicians Choose Drayer Physical Therapy

  • Competitive Physical Therapist salary $ 50.00 to $ 60.00 / hour
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

Click Here to Learn Even More About Upstream

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy to patients. Collaborate with peers in a team environment while building lasting connections with patients and local providers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient orthopedicsCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (356 salary observations; 2,409 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$60kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $87k–$106k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−1%)356 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania925 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment983 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)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 (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 31 employers
20
<$115k
10
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with Company Match
Path to clinic ownership / partnership
Modern clinical technology
Supportive team and leadership

Living in Philipsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Median resident rent
$645/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.