Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$128k-$148k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 41m ago · Verified live

Job Description

How you move is why we’re here. ®

Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Temporary (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $127,946.52 - $147,934.02. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What You Will Be Doing

Overview

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report "American's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology.

Hospital for Special Surgery's Rehabilitation Department division of Sports Rehabilitation & Performance is actively seeking a staff physical therapist for one of our sports centers. This dynamic setting offers the opportunity for the physical therapist to practice in an environment where the clientele ranges from recreationally to competitively active.

Qualifications

2+ years' outpatient PT experience emphasizing differential diagnosis, examination and treatment of various musculoskeletal pathologies of the spine and extremities; both non-operative and post-operative is preferred. New York State licensure is a requirement. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are also vital.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide high-quality care to a diverse clientele ranging from recreational to competitive athletes. They will perform examinations, differential diagnoses, and treatments for various musculoskeletal pathologies of the spine and extremities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyMusculoskeletal pathologySpine treatmentExtremity treatmentPost-operative careNon-operative careTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (547 salary observations; 1,931 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,498 salary observations; 60,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$128k–$148kPhysical Therapy median $98k (middle half $90k–$108k)902 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)547 state / 11,498 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$128k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York780 active22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 22% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 17 employers
19
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
3
$150k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Temporary full-time
Eligible for additional benefits consistent with role