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Physical Therapist II - Physical Therapy

Penn State Health

Hershey, PAFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Hershey, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pennsylvania Or Temporary Or Compact PT LicenseAHA BLS

Job overview

Penn State Health seeks an experienced pediatric physical therapist for inpatient services at its Children’s Hospital. The role serves a diverse pediatric population, from critically ill neonates and medically complex infants to children and adolescents with developmental, orthopedic, neurological, and traumatic conditions. The therapist joins a multidisciplinary academic medical team, with opportunities to participate in rounds and mentor medical students and residents. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of pediatric physical therapy experience, strong clinical judgment, and a passion for family-centered care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyClinical JudgmentFamily-Centered Care

Qualifications

Pennsylvania or Temporary or Compact PT License3 Years Related ExperienceAHA BLS1 Year HMC Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

Penn State Health is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our inpatient services team within our Children's Hospital.

Summary of Position:

Penn State Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our Level I Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within our Children’s Hospital. You will have the opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team and work in an academic medical setting alongside a team of therapists (Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music) as well as providers in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pulmonology, Orthopedics, Neurology and primary care providers. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population across the continuum of care, from critically ill neonates and medically complex infants to children and adolescents who present with developmental, orthopedic, neurological and traumatic conditions. As a member of an academic Medical Center, there is strong focus on education and training with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary rounds and to mentor medical students and residents.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Pediatric Physical Therapy experience, strong clinical judgment, and a passion for providing family-centered care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Must be currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania, or hold an active Pennsylvania Temporary License, or be practicing under an active PT Compact privilege in accordance with state law. Employee is responsible for maintaining eligibility to practice, including timely completion of all requirements for full licensure, temporary licensure, or compact privilege status as applicable under Pennsylvania State Board and PT Compact Commission regulations.

  • Three (3) years of related experience required.

  • AHA BLS upon orientation completion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • One (1) year of related experience at HMC.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Physical Therapist II - Physical Therapy

Location US:PA: Hershey | Therapy Services | Full Time

Req ID 105531

How this job compares

Set against the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$85–100K/yr85 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$55–60/hr124 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 526 open Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania and 10,471 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,871 postings).
Education
3,939 of the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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