
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.63
- Weekly
- $1,825
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,900
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $45.63/hour — 6% below the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania ($48.74/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 74 open Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania from 8 agencies, 2 of them in Harrisburg.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $90.00/hour, median $53.63/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Pennsylvania: $48.74/hour ($101,379/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($68.66/hour across 10 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics in Harrisburg, PA
Join a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist providing evidence-based orthopedic care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This on-site travel PT assignment offers a flexible 40-hour workweek, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to help patients safely return to daily activities.
Located along the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg offers a welcoming blend of historic character, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Explore this Pennsylvania physical therapy job while delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Travel Physical Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
- Specialty: Physical Therapy – Outpatient Orthopedics
- Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient rehabilitation clinic
- Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Schedule: 40 hours per week; five 8-hour shifts with two evening shifts
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Employment Type: Travel physical therapy assignment
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Current degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- At least 2 years of outpatient physical therapy experience, preferably in general orthopedics
- Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and patient education skills
- Commitment to patient safety, professional standards, and accurate, timely clinical documentation
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction.
- Provide skilled outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services for patients with general orthopedic conditions.
- Modify treatment plans and goals as patients progress toward functional independence and discharge.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, functional outcomes, medical necessity, and charges accurately and within required timeframes.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and strategies for returning to community activities.
- Coordinate care and provide appropriate direction for discipline-specific therapy services.
- Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania practice requirements, applicable regulations, professional standards, and safety procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and student education activities as assigned.
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Harrisburg, PA, and take the next step in your outpatient orthopedic physical therapy career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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