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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist or PTA PRN

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Job Description

Physical Therapist or PTA PRN

Location: Pottstown, PA

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 PRN Physical Therapist or PTA to join our team in Pottstown 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. This is a PRN role.

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!!

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 120 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 20+ 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic carePatient assessmentCare planningSupervisionDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (445 salary observations; 2,261 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 $61k (middle half $60k–$70k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)445 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania925 active21,748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
4
<$75k
0
$75k-85k
0
$85k-95k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 4 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
3
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Select Physical Therapy · Alexandria, Virginia

$30-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.