Physical Therapist - Fee for Service (Queens)
Listed compensation
$62-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient. Please note:
The 'minimum’ rate and 'maximum’ rate refers to a 'per-visit' rate for regular assignments in this role. Voluntary work opportunities, outside the normal scope of duty, may pay an alternate ‘per-visit' rate, depending on multiple factors (region, type of visit, discipline, etc.), and may be offered on an occasional, as-needed basis. The following rates are paid for certain administrative tasks: Orientation: 1/2 Day = $75.00; Full day = $150.00;
Education/In-services: $40.00 - $150.00; Meetings: $35.00
Job Responsibility
1. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.2. Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.3. Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.4.
Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.5. Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.6.
Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.7. Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.8.
Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.9. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases according to physician prescriptions. They are responsible for designing treatment programs, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and a current New York State license. A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (518 salary observations; 1,724 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Fee for Service (Queens) at Northwell a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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