Entry Level PT Jobs
New grad pt jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical portfolio or internship rotation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, with employers like Lifepoint Health, Preferred Therapy Solutions, and HealthPRO Heritage hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
Renders Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment procedures and techniques appropriate to the needs of individual patient. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages.
Job Duties
- Performs Physical Therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and the needs of the individual patient.
- Establishes appropriate measurable goals in patient treatment and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
- Administers an appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment program.
- Performs discharge planning responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
- Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.
- Promotes and assures patient, employee, and visitor safety at all times.
- Participates in departmental and interdepartmental operations in a responsible manner to foster and maintain an efficient working environment.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
License/Certification Requirement: Must hold a PA license in Physical Therapy.
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Physical Therapy (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance; Therapeutic Treatment; Teamwork; Rehab Assessment And Care; Rehabilitation Practices/Programs; Physiotherapy; Interpersonal CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Renders Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment procedures and techniques appropriate to the needs of individual patient. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages.
Job Duties
- Performs Physical Therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and the needs of the individual patient.
- Establishes appropriate measurable goals in patient treatment and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
- Administers an appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment program.
- Performs discharge planning responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
- Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.
- Promotes and assures patient, employee, and visitor safety at all times.
- Participates in departmental and interdepartmental operations in a responsible manner to foster and maintain an efficient working environment.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
License/Certification Requirement: Must hold a PA license in Physical Therapy.
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Physical Therapy (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance; Therapeutic Treatment; Teamwork; Rehab Assessment And Care; Rehabilitation Practices/Programs; Physiotherapy; Interpersonal CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Entry Level PT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pt job?
Entry level pt employers look for completed clinical rotations, a state license or eligibility to sit for the NPTE, and hands-on patient care experience from internships or volunteer work. A strong clinical reference from a supervisor carries significant weight at this stage. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific patient populations you worked with and the treatment settings you trained in gives you a clear edge over candidates with a generic application.
Which companies hire entry level pts?
Companies hiring entry level pts right now include Lifepoint Health, Preferred Therapy Solutions, and HealthPRO Heritage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers outpatient clinics, hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and school districts, all of which regularly bring on new graduates as they build their clinical teams.
Are there remote entry level pt jobs?
Yes, though most pt roles are hands-on and clinic-based. About 0% of entry level pt openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth evaluations, home health coordination, or administrative and case management duties rather than direct in-person treatment.
Are these new grad pt jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pt roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged" or "license eligible" as clear signals the employer is open to candidates at the start of their career.
Which industries hire the most entry level pts?
Entry level pt roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Ate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive the highest volume of new graduate hiring because they manage large patient populations with ongoing rehabilitation needs and rely on a steady pipeline of newly licensed clinicians to fill frontline treatment positions.