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Physical Therapist - Full Time - Pittsburgh, PA

Tri-State OrthopaedicsPittsburgh, PAFull timePosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $44.10–$55, across 81 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $48.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Pennsylvania issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Pennsylvania license, $45 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Pennsylvania license, apply to the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($30, by its own page): what Pennsylvania asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

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Physical Therapist License, from the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy.

  • An applicant licensed in another state, territory or the District of Columbia whose requirements were substantially equal to Pennsylvania's submits the Board's application with the professional credentials required for licensure by examination (accredited physical therapy education and a passing NPTE), the endorsement fee, and proof of 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting.
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every two years; physical therapists complete 30 continuing education hours per biennium, including 2 hours of Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting.

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About the job

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY HELPING PATIENTS DAILY TO

FEEL BETTER, MOVE BETTER, LIVE BETTER. . .

LOOK NO FURTHER!

Tri-State Physical Therapy (TSPT), a division of Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is seeking a full-time licensed Physical Therapist to join our well-established and growing physical therapy Practice in our North Hills (McCandless) office.

Founded in 2005, TSPT provides a full range of musculoskeletal rehab, including physical, occupational and hand therapy services, to ensure quality and comprehensive rehabilitative care for our patients. With a high volume of patient referrals from the orthopaedic surgeons at Tri-State Orthopaedics, our therapists dedicate the majority of their time to patient care, not marketing. Therapists utilize state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to provide each of our patients with an individualized and complete rehabilitation program. This coordination and continuity of care, with close and constant communication among our physicians and therapists, helps to enhance our patients' recovery process.

TSPT has five convenient office locations with spacious gyms and advanced technology used by professional athletes, including Aquatic Therapy, Pilates, and IASTM for soft tissue mobilization. We also offer a variety of Sports Performance/Injury Prevention services for athletes, including student athletes in addition to injured workers, weekend warriors and our Medicare-aged seniors. We are committed to providing the highest quality patient care in an enjoyable work environment, while fostering excellent outcomes and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications: The ideal Physical Therapist candidate will have at least two years of outpatient orthopaedic experience and must also be an upbeat, dynamic and outgoing individual excited about joining a busy and growing Practice. New grads with strong orthopaedic knowledge and manual skills are encouraged to apply. EMR experience is a plus.

All Therapists are responsible for providing the professional duties of a therapist which include, but are not limited to:

  • Adhering to a full-time 40-hour weekly work schedule in our North Hills office.
  • Providing physical therapy services, including patient evaluations and follow-up treatment while developing a plan of care with revisions as necessary.
  • Assisting in returning patients to an optimum and productive level within the patients' capabilities.
  • Consulting with physicians regarding progress and change in treatment and assisting the physicians with evaluating level of function with the goal to achieve maximum function for every patient.
  • Performing skilled evidence-based procedures as ordered by the treating physician.
  • Preparing daily clinical notes and routine progress reports.
  • Instructing patients and family members regarding in-home exercise programs and activities of daily living.
  • Supervising office Therapy Aides and Certified Athletic Trainers.

Contact Information: Qualified candidates please reply or fax your resume and salary requirements to our Director of Rehab at 412-369-0150. For more information regarding our Practice and the position, we invite you to visit our website at www.tspt.com . You may also apply through the Careers tab on our Practice website at www.tristateortho.com.

This is a unique opportunity for you to become a key Member of

a top-notch Team of orthopaedic professionals.

From Tri-State Orthopaedics's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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