
Outpatient | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.81
- Weekly
- $2,225
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,700
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 19, 2026
This job pays about $61.81/hour — 27% above 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, 36 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, 3 of them in Reading.
- 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 – Outpatient Orthopedics | West Reading, PA
Explore a travel Physical Therapist job in West Reading, Pennsylvania, with one-to-one outpatient orthopedic care, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a 13-week contract. Join an outpatient rehabilitation team and help patients improve mobility, strength, and quality of life in a supportive clinical setting. West Reading and the surrounding Reading area offer convenient access to local dining, cultural attractions, parks, and the scenic Berks County region.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Specialty: Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics
- Location: West Reading, Pennsylvania, near Reading and Berks County
- Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient rehabilitation center
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,300
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 17, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, morning/day shifts
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Patient Care Model: One-to-one physical therapy sessions, generally 30 minutes per patient
- Schedule Flexibility: Potential flexibility for four 10-hour shifts
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an outpatient orthopedic setting
- Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Outpatient orthopedic clinical experience
- Ability to complete Pennsylvania fingerprinting requirements
- Strong clinical judgment, patient communication, and documentation skills
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and mobility-related conditions
- Develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings
- Provide focused one-to-one therapy sessions and progress treatment appropriately
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, allowing approximately 60 minutes for initial assessments when needed
- Document patient care thoroughly and efficiently, including designated documentation time during the workday
- Monitor patient progress, modify therapeutic interventions, and communicate recommendations to the care team
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, home programs, injury prevention, and safe progression of activity
- Manage an outpatient caseload of approximately 14 patients during a typical 8-hour day
Apply now for this travel Physical Therapist opportunity in West Reading, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated outpatient rehabilitation team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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