No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 10 jobs)

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Physical Therapist. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000. Outpatient orthopaedic experience preferred. Pittsburgh, PA.

Join UPMC as a Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision
  • Retirement plan
  • Continuing education

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs patient assessments, develops treatment plans, and administers therapeutic treatments to improve patient functioning. They also document patient progress, supervise assistants, and communicate status updates to the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold an active state license. Proficiency in CPR/BLS and strong customer service skills are required, with outpatient orthopaedic experience preferred.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningOrthopaedic physical therapyPatient educationDischarge planningClinical instructionSupervisionDocumentationCustomer serviceBLSCPR

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$89k across 690 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
Health insurance
Dental and vision
Retirement plan
Continuing education