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New York, New York

Travel Physical Therapist (PT)—Internal Traveler

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$51/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) who loves to travel and wants to experience new destinations while helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered therapy—this opportunity is for you.

In this role, you'll provide physical therapy services to the adult and geriatric population during a travel assignment, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, integrate with supportive interdisciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional care wherever your assignment takes you.

Here's your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy—while experiencing new locations and making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Why This Travel Opportunity Stands Out

  • Experience new communities while making a lasting impact on patients' lives
  • Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with travel therapy assignments
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Join collaborative, therapist-driven teams that support professional growth, mentorship, and clinical autonomy throughout your assignments

Responsibilities

  • What You’ll Do:
  • Evaluate patients and provide personalized physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
  • Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on long-term rehabilitation goals

Deliver hands-on therapy interventions designed to support recovery, increased endurance, and enhance overall quality of life in older adults

Help patients restore functional mobility and safely perform daily activities with greater confidence and independence

Quickly integrate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes throughout your assignment

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Monthly travel stipend
  • Travel pay and mileage reimbursement
  • Nationwide opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
  • Mental wellness support program
  • New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
  • Willingness to travel to multiple TMC locations as needed

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation planningPatient evaluationTreatment plan developmentSkilled nursing care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (602 salary observations; 2,074 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$106kPhysical Therapy median $101k (middle half $98k–$102k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)602 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York792 active21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Physical Therapist (PT)—Internal Traveler at tmc a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 22 employers
13
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k
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#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

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+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Travel stipend
Travel pay and mileage reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
Mental wellness support program

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.