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Smithfield, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 13m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join HealthWorks as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Outpatient Orthopedics in Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55/hour.
  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with HealthWorks in Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate, treat, and document patient care while maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations. They are also responsible for communicating effectively with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Neurological rehabilitationVestibular rehabilitationConcussion careAquaticsPatient 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 Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,310 active 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, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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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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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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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