Knee pain after pilon/tibial fracture

4 months ago I broke my tibia when I hit a ledge on a fall. I had several spiral fractures that extend to my ankle. I had surgery and for the most part recovery has been going well. I was approved to climb last month and have been stoked to get back out.

My biggest issue at this point is some stubborn knee pain. My knee was not initially injured in the fall, so my PT thinks it is just due to weakened muscles and compensation. Walking down hill or over rocks and standing on my toes are what bother it the most. I feel like it has been getting better, but it is still a significant factor at this point. 

Has anyone had a similar injury and dealt with knee pain or any compensatory pain in other joints? How long did it take to recover completely?

Also looking for PT recommendations. I'll be moving to Apple Valley, California in a month and will need to find a PT.