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Smithfield, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Location: HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness - Smithfield, PA
  • Position: Per Diem Physical Therapist- Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed Weekdays

HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness in Smithfield, PA, is looking for outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapists for per diem (PRN) coverage. This opportunity is a great fit for an outpatient PT who wants flexibility and a strong work–life balance. We’ll align our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that truly works for you.

You’ll work with a diverse orthopedic population and have access to a variety of specialty areas across our outpatient network. Each location includes experienced, supportive clinicians eager to collaborate and help you continue to grow your skill set while making a meaningful impact in our shared communities.

HealthWorks and NovaCare's OP centers nationwide use the same EMR, with consistent volume expectations and patient-centered, ethical practice.

  • You’ll treat a diverse patient population across conditions such as:
  • Aquatics
  • General Orthopedics
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation

Concussion Care

HealthWorks and NovaCare Locations are throughout PA and West Virginia. Additional hours may be available in other outpatient centers.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
  • If you’re interested, reach out today so we can explore options that fit your schedule.
  • Shanel Green
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
  • Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
  • Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
  • Participate in team meetings

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationRehabilitation planningClinical documentationRegulatory complianceCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Health Works a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 423 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 423 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Pennsylvania13 active424 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment995 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days230 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (423 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 423 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Health Works

Wellness and Fitness Services
Morgantown, West Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
Access to a nationwide, professional support network
Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Flexible schedule

Living in Smithfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Median resident rent
$950/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.