Physical Therapist - Inpatient , per diem
Listed compensation
$46-$52/hr
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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
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).
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