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Wexford, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist / Casual - Wexford Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Evaluates and treats patients with injuries or diseases resulting in loss of physical or functional abilities; supervises work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and, possibly specialized, physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital and regulatory standards.

Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement, including committees and educational offerings.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible.
  • Preferred
  • Master’s Degree.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with physical or functional impairments while collaborating with the healthcare team. Responsible for establishing care plans, performing therapy interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical collaborationPatient careRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (138 salary observations; 650 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 15,589 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

21
<$110k
13
$110k-125k
9
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#2

Full Time Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Monterey, California

Starting at $75/hour
#3

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient Job

$141k-$151k
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Wexford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k
Typical market rent
$1,981/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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