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Liberty Resources
Rochester, New York

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$62/hr

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Job Description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Physical Therapist (PT) to work with children who are 3-5 years old in our Preschool Special Education programs. An immediate position is available in Rochester.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Current New York State License and Certification in Physical Therapy
  • New Graduates are required to have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Minimum one year of experience in an early childhood setting
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for This Position

  • Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
  • Tuition discount available for employee's child(ren) to attend program
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
  • Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
  • Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
  • 401K match
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
  • Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
  • Pay Rate: EI
  • Basic: $40-$46
  • Extended: $54-$60
  • Evaluation: $100-$115
  • Basic Facility Rate: $32-$35
  • Pay Rate: CPSE
  • Basic 30 minutes 1 child: $35-$42
  • Basic 30 minutes 2+ children: $31-$38/child
  • Basic 45 minutes 1 child: $45-$52
  • Basic 45 minutes 2+ children: $41-$48/child
  • Extended 60 minutes 1 child: $55-$62
  • Extended 60 minutes 2+ children: $51-$58/child
  • Evaluation: $95-$115

*Overall annual compensation is dependent upon size of caseload in fee for service roles.

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, monitor, and track children's progress while adjusting treatment plans to meet individual needs. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record system and providing direct therapy through child-directed play.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current New York State License and Certification in Physical Therapy, with a Doctorate required for new graduates. A minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood setting and a valid driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Early childhood developmentTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsReport writingInterpersonal skillsPatient monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (774 salary observations; 1,913 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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$64k–$129kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $81k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+4%)774 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York775 active22,079 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 20% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York Physical Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 22% offer loan repayment849 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
3
<$100k
4
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
Sign-on bonus
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Family of Kidz · Baldwin, New York

$90-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 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 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Liberty Resources

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits (FT)
Retirement Package (FT)
Health Insurance for 30+ hours/week
401K Match
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
Sick Time (NYS)
Tuition Discount for Employee's Children
Mentoring for All Providers

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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