Physical Therapist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Creates and implements individually designed programs of physical therapy through evaluations, assessments, and testing in clinical or research setting to meet goals. Modifies plans upon patient response and instructs on at-home treatments. Consults with physicians and other staff regarding determination of physical therapy treatment. Maintains appropriate records of client treatment and maintains confidentiality and all other applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and implements personalized physical therapy programs through clinical evaluations and assessments. Collaborates with physicians and staff to determine appropriate treatment plans while maintaining accurate patient records.
Requirements
Requires the ability to modify treatment plans based on patient progress and provide instruction on home-based care. Must adhere to all regulatory standards and maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (401 salary observations; 2,415 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $87k–$93k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $91k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−3%)401 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 927 active | 21,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment980 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
37 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
37 jobs · 26 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
35 jobs · 26 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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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.