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Scranton, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Renders Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment procedures and techniques appropriate to the needs of individual patient. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages.

Job Duties

Performs Physical Therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and the needs of the individual patient.

  • Establishes appropriate measurable goals in patient treatment and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Administers an appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment program.
  • Performs discharge planning responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.

Promotes and assures patient, employee, and visitor safety at all times.

Participates in departmental and interdepartmental operations in a responsible manner to foster and maintain an efficient working environment.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

  • Hours: Per Diem
  • Union: Yes
  • License /Certification: Must hold a PA State License in Physical Therapy.
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will perform evaluations, establish measurable treatment goals, and administer effective therapy programs for patients of all ages. They are also responsible for efficient discharge planning and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with departmental policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pennsylvania State License in Physical Therapy and possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Additionally, a Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (100 salary observations; 350 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 9,822 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, 42% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% 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).

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Loan repayment
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About Geisinger

Hospitals and Health Care
Danville, Pa.
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MyHealth Rewards wellness program