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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • No weekends
  • No holidays
  • No on-call

Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!

Why Join Our Team?

  • Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
  • Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
  • Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
  • Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
  • Specialty programs and career development opportunities

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapy interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and families to help achieve optimal outcomes. You will work with a diverse patient population, helping individuals improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments
  • Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient progress
  • Document patient care, treatment outcomes, and discharge planning
  • Communicate patient status with physicians and the healthcare team
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education
  • Rotate through treatment areas as needed
  • Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and professional development
  • May serve as a clinical instructor for PT students and residents
  • Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
  • Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
  • Outpatient and orthopedic experience, preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program approved by the APTA and hold an active state license. Additional requirements include CPR/BLS certification and the ability to pass required background clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingDocumentationClinical supervisionOrthopedic therapyPatient assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (262 salary observations; 1,487 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 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
Work-life score8.5 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $85k (middle half $85k–$105k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)262 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania936 active22,182 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-on · loan repaymentPennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment994 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,100 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 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 (PT) at UPMC a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 30 employers
14
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Physical Therapist

$60-$71/hr
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Retirement savings plan
Employer-sponsored pension
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Paid MedBridge membership
Continuing education opportunities
Up to 5.5 weeks PTO annually
7 paid holidays

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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