Physical Therapist - Inpatient , per diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46-$52/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

At Thompson your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is real.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance. You’ll thrive professionally while making a genuine difference in the lives of our community. Responsible for evaluating and treating of inpatients of various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Schedule: varying day shifts, including weekends

Pay Range: $46.00 -$52.00, based on level of commitment.

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience!

Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

  • Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
  • Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
  • Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat inpatients.
  • Documentation in accordance with JCAHO, third party payers, and the Thompson Health System
  • Program development, outcome studies, and projects as required

Requirements

  • Valid NYS licensure to practice Physical Therapy
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from CAPTE approved program, DPT preferred
  • Prior experience in inpatient care setting preferred
  • Spine and Neuro experience preferred
  • ATC, OCS, SCS, or CSCS certifications a plus
  • Experience with EMR preferred
  • Team player and self-motivation required

Pay Range: $46.00 -$52.00

Starting Rate: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatmentMusculoskeletal ConditionsJCAHO ComplianceSpine Experience

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

40 matches · ranked by pay

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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#2

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$70-$100/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

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

  • Includes weekends
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About UR Thompson Health

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Benefits
Healthy work/life balance
Biometric screenings
Wellness programs
Access to onsite gym
Zen Room
Community Shared Agriculture program