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Physical Therapist (Per Diem) (30034)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Salary Range: $65.00 /hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Metropolitan - New York, NY 10029Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $65.00 - $65.00 HourlyJob Shift:.003Job Category: Physical TherapyPhysician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Physical Therapist (Per Diem) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment.

We provide culturally-sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.

Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States.

Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Opportunity Details: Serve patients in an acute inpatient rehabilitation Department.

Flexible Coverage: The primary need for this role is to provide coverage for maternity leaves, as well as weekend and holiday shifts. Cross-Department Versatility: The therapist must be adaptable and able to seamlessly transition to working in the Outpatient Department (OPD) in addition to Inpatient care.

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Active New York State License. Prior experience working in acute inpatient rehabilitation required. Per Diem Rate: $65 per hour*.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community.

PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.

Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued.

All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.

To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. *Salary Disclosure Information: The hourly rate listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The hourly rate applies specifically to the position being advertised.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients within an acute inpatient rehabilitation department. Additionally, provide flexible coverage for maternity leaves, weekends, and holidays, including transitions to the Outpatient Department.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with an active New York State License. Prior experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient CarePatient Care

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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs

2
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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