Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Philadelphia, PA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Pay for physical therapists in the Philadelphia area centers on $49.93 per hour, or about $103,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.69 and the upper quarter over $56.82. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. That ranks 68th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 227th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.
- $49.93median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $45–$57typical range per hour
- 5,480physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Philadelphia
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$95k–$100k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Physical Therapist
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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10 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
Genesis Healthcare · Philadelphia, PA
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist (Per Diem) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Magee Main
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Physical Therapist II-Pelvic Floor Therapy
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist II (FT) at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab in OP Art Museum (primary) and Navy Yard sites.
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Per diemPosted 18 days ago
Physical Therapist (PRN) Jefferson Center City
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Physical Therapist (Per Diem) Jefferson Center City
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Physical Therapist II (Part time -20hrs) Jefferson Center City
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Physical Therapist IP/OP Float (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Magee
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Philadelphia
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $52.19 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $57.50 |
Physical Therapist pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 4% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $47.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 5,480 physical therapists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.52 | $78,040 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.69 | $92,960 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.93 | $103,860 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.82 | $118,190 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.98 | $128,920 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 68th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.93 median hour buys what $48.69 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,797
- Per year: $89,874
- Per month: $7,490
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $49.93/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $49.92/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $49.93/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $47.87/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $48.02/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $48.02/hr | 79,453 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Philadelphia, PA?
Physical Therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $49.93 per hour, about $103,860 a year. The middle half earn between $44.69 and $56.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 227th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Philadelphia?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Philadelphia?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Philadelphia.
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Your PT pay reportPhiladelphia, PA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysWashington, PA · 3 postings$59.01/ hr$48–$69
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDOYLESTOWN, PA · 4 postings$52.19/ hr$46–$62
- Select MedicalBala Cynwyd, PA · 10 postings$45.39/ hr$32–$62
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$47.50High$61
17 PT postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$82k–$90k/ year
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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