Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$90k-$100k
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Job Description
- Outpatient Physical Therapist — Plainview, NY
- New-Grad Friendly | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
- Base Salary: $90,000–$100,000
- Total Compensation: $95,000–$120,000
- (commensurate with certifications, experience, bonuses, and performance incentives)
- New for 2026: Eligible PTs may also choose up to $50,000 in student loan repayment assistance (RISE) or a $30,000 retention bonus paid over four years.
- Join a Team You'll Want to Stay With
At Professional Physical Therapy, we don't just hire great clinicians — we grow them. Mentorship, learning, and long-term career development are baked into how we operate. From structured onboarding and paid national certifications to residency programs and clinic ownership pathways, we invest in your journey, not just your job.
If you're looking for a paycheck, you've got options. If you're looking for a career, you're in the right place.
Since 1999, we've expanded to 200+ clinics across the Northeast through community, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Here, your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your future matters. Let's build something bigger — together.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Start Strong: Structured onboarding and consistent mentorship.
Keep Growing: Industry-leading CEU program, including paid national certifications, plus our Clinical Journeys: Pathways to Mastery program with built-in wage increases as you advance.
Get Rewarded, Your Way: Choose up to $50,000 in student loan repayment assistance through RISE, or a $30,000 retention bonus paid over four years — whichever fits your situation. (New for 2026)
- Real Balance: Generous PTO because life outside the clinic matters.
- Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision — and pet insurance.
- Plan Ahead: Company-match 401(k) to support long-term goals.
- Chart Your Path: Specialty tracks in sports, hip, pelvic health, hand therapy, and more, plus a 13-month OCS Residency (in partnership with NYIT) and Clinical Director career pathways.
- Move Freely: 200+ locations across 5 states = real opportunities for internal mobility and relocation.
Own Your Future: Our Joint Venture (JV) Program lets qualified clinicians co-own new clinics with up to 30% equity
What You'll Do
- Conduct patient evaluations and build individualized treatment plans.
- Provide hands-on therapy and meaningful patient education.
- Communicate consistently with patients, physicians, and care teams.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
- Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional care.
What You Bring
- Active (or in-progress) state PT license.
- Strong clinical judgment and clear communication skills.
- A team-first mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient evaluations to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Provide hands-on therapy while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with the broader care team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active or in-progress state physical therapy license. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care are required.
Key Skills
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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$110k)26 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 | ~$88k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 792 active | 21,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k loan repayment | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy 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 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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