Physicial Therapist - Per Diem
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Weekend Shift
Description
- Job Title: Physical Therapist
- Employment Type: Per Diem
- Shift: Day shift - At least two weekends shift a month, and two holidays per year.
- Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Position Purpose
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations and implements treatment in all levels of primarily outpatient therapy (inpatient therapy care as needed). Delivers care in accordance with patient practice guidelines upon physician referral and under the supervision of the Senior Therapist/Team Lead Therapist.
Adheres to all hospital and department policies including but not limited to: infection control, performance improvement, billing procedures and scheduling. Assists in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, students, aides and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Master's degree or Doctorate preferred.
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of PA.
- BLS certification required.
- Strong communication, teamwork and time management skills.
- Previous hospital experience preferred
Position Highlights
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
About Us
Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs.
Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology.
With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist performs patient evaluations and implements treatment plans in outpatient and inpatient settings. They also assist in the supervision of physical therapy assistants, students, aides, and volunteers while adhering to hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid PA state license. A BLS certification is required, and previous hospital experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physicial Therapist - Per Diem at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 38 active Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Mental Health Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (88 salary observations; 417 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,857 salary observations; 12,616 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 Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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