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US Physical Therapy
New York, New York

Home Care Physical Therapist (Long Island)

Physical TherapistNo callContract

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a Physical Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • What We Offer!
  • 1099 and W-2 (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem) options to fit your preferred work style
  • Competitive salary
  • Full Benefits package + Generous PTO for Benefits eligible employees

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

  • A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Laptop Provided
  • AI Documentation System
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic are

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Evaluate patients’ needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Develop a plan of care and treatment goals in consultation with the physician, patient, and family
  • Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence
  • Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, especially around discharge planning
  • Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Program Graduate

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$100,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

Compensation: USD 85000 - USD 100000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careInterdisciplinary communicationPatient educationRehabilitationClinical compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (518 salary observations; 1,724 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

US Physical Therapy ranks #4 of 14 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist (Long Island) at US Physical Therapy 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 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 26 employers

17
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#2

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
#4

Physical Therapist

$113k-$136k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 10.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 59% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
Generous PTO
Laptop Provided
AI Documentation System
Professional Development