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Premier Orthopaedics
Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

Location: Pottstown

Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder

Overview

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team in Pottstown, PA office. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist assesses, treats, and manages patients with orthopedic conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. This role involves developing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and patients, providing patient education, supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides, and serving as a resource for the Physical Therapy team. This is a full time position Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patient condition and establish goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with physicians, patients, and families
  • Ensure appropriate treatments are performed in an interdisciplinary manner, consulting with physicians on patient care
  • Document findings, treatments, and other patient information accurately in the medical record
  • Educate patients and families on therapies, exercises, and home care instructions
  • Serve as an information and education resource for patients, families, and staff
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides
  • Support ongoing education and professional development of the Physical Therapy staff

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist accepted
  • Master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist accepted
  • Doctorate degree and current certification as a physical therapist accepted

Licenses & Certifications

  • Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania
  • BLS Certificate Required

Experience

  • Experience in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic preferred
  • New graduates encouraged to apply!!

Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
  • Benefits effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
  • Generous paid sick and vacation time
  • 7 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Employee referral reward program

About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder

Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Premier Orthopaedics delivers expert treatment for orthopedic injuries, joint disease, interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive physical therapy services, supported by more than 170 providers across 50+ locations. Our facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, and orthopedic urgent care centers to ensure timely access to high-quality, patient-focused care.

Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC), a division of Premier Orthopaedics, has been nationally recognized for more than 50 years for its specialized care of the hand, wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and certified Hand and Occupational Therapists collaborate to provide seamless care—from diagnosis and treatment to post-operative and rehabilitative recovery.

With 10+ convenient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, PHSC offers advanced, integrated care to restore function, mobility, and quality of life for patients with upper extremity conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentOrthopedic RehabilitationClinical DocumentationSupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationOutpatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - $2,000 Sign on Bonus at Premier Orthopaedics 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 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 29 employers

17
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
3
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7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,835/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Premier Orthopaedics

Medical Practices
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
100% employer-paid life insurance
401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution
Profit sharing
Generous paid sick and vacation time
7 paid holidays
Employee referral reward program
$2,000 Sign on Bonus