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BAYADA Home Health Care
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist, Senior Living Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem opportunity performing Home Health Visits in Senior Living communities throughout Franklin and Adams counties.

This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.

One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. Watch this video to learn more about field employee career pathing:

Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist Include

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.

Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.

Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.

Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.

Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.

Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist Include

  • A current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist - PT license.
  • A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
  • Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
  • BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
  • BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
  • To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
  • Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
  • Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
  • Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
  • Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information

  • Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:
  • $65.00 - $75.00 per point

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform home health visits to provide rehabilitative care, including gait training, balance testing, and individualized care plan development. They are responsible for documenting observations and educating clients and their families on health and safety interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of recent clinical experience. Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required, along with strong organizational and computer skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care planningWound careTime managementInterpersonal skillsPatient educationDiagnostic testingMobility assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (349 salary observations; 2,447 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k 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
Listed pay$135k–$156kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$103k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$93k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−1%)349 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania918 active21,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment976 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
12
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k
3
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

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#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Vision, dental and medical health plans
Employer paid life insurance
401k with company match
Direct deposit
Employee assistance program

Living in Chambersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
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.

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