Physical Therapist - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.73-$56.58/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital is a 115-bed acute hospital specializing in physical rehabilitation. Each patient has a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, therapists and specialists... all focused on one goal... taking back what was stolen by a stroke, traumatic injury or disabling illness.

We're proud of our rich history... and the role we play in the healing process. Our patients come to us when they need us most. Our compassionate staff is there with up-to-the-minute treatment modalities and cutting-edge technology.

Physical Therapist – Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital -Inpatient

Per Diem

If you are looking for a per diem position in Physical Therapy at a State-of-the-Art physical rehab hospital which is one of it's kind in this region, this could be your opportunity.

Position Highlights

  • Sunnyview Rehab Hospital is ranked in the Top 30 Rehab Hospitals in the Nation by US News and World Report
  • Get the opportunity to work with state of the art evidence based treatment technology

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.

Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status

Prioritize Patient Care Needs

Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner.

Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards.

All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements

What You Will Need

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.

Current NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration

  • 1 year of PT work experience preferred but new grads are welcome to apply.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Pay Range: $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved Physical Therapy program and possess a current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration. While one year of experience is preferred, new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary TeamworkCVA RehabilitationSCI RehabilitationCardiopulmonary CarePatient AssessmentCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital at Trinity Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends