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Media, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

Location: Aston

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 Aston 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.

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.

Key Skills

Orthopedic carePatient assessmentCare planningSupervisionDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (371 salary observations; 2,423 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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)). 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 paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)371 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania934 active21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment992 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 26 employers
14
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

ERP International · Lemoore, California

$60-$71/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Fargo, North Dakota

$70/hr
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist - PT

$45-$70/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

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 Premier Orthopaedics

Medical Practices
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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 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

Living in Media

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$542k
Typical market rent
$2,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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