School-Based Full-Time Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$90,480
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (Full-Time)
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center – Yonkers, NY (10701)
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking Full-Time Physical Therapists (new grads are welcome) to join our School-Based Rehabilitation Program for the 2027–2028 school year.
Reporting to the Director of the School-Based Rehab Program the Physical Therapists will provide intervention and evaluation for children in schools and/or in their homes, document sessions and progress, prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintain ongoing communication with parents, guardians and teachers.
Responsible for evaluating, treating and maintaining appropriate documentation on school-based children as assigned by the SBRP Director, in accordance with Saint Joseph's Medical Center policies and procedures, contracts with various Boards of Education, and within the guidelines established by New York State law.
Responsible for attendance at all mandatory and required SBRP and district meetings and trainings. Responsible for communicating with parents, school personnel, Board of Education and School-Based Rehab Program. Opportunities for supervision may be available.
Job Requirements
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and strong communication skills; written and verbal. Must have excellent organizational skills and be flexible.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Masters, or Doctorate degree from a Physical Therapy program.
New York State Physical Therapy License required.
Experience
At least one year experience in pediatrics, specifically with school-age populations is preferred.
Full-Time Salary and Benefits
- $90,480.00 annual salary paid over 12 months (26 pay periods) while following the Yonkers Public School calendar
- 35 hours work per week
- 2 personal days and 8 Safe & Sick days annually
- Health Benefits after 45 days
- Daily Schedule will be discussed with the SBRP director, but usually 7:30am-3:30pm
New graduates are welcome to apply. If you have already applied for a position with us before, please feel free to apply again.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide intervention and evaluation for children in school and home settings while maintaining progress documentation and Individualized Education Plans. They are also responsible for attending mandatory district meetings and maintaining ongoing communication with parents, teachers, and school personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid New York State Physical Therapy License. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required, with a preference for at least one year of pediatric experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (603 salary observations; 1,926 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k | Physical Therapy median $98k (middle half $89k–$108k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)603 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 782 active | 21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 66% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| St. Vincent's Health Partners | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Full-Time Physical Therapist at St. Vincent's Health Partners 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 21,566 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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About St. Vincent's Health Partners
Benefits & Perks
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- Per Diem School-Based Fee-For-Service Physical Therapist · Yonkers, New York$206/hr
- Full-Time and/or Part-Time Physical Therapist, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 · Yonkers, New York$87k
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Living in Yonkers
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $752k≈ 8.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,765/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.