Physical Therapist - Per-Diem
Listed compensation
$49.40–$55.78 /hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist
Per Diem | $49.40 - $55.78 per hour, based on licensure date and experience
**This Per diem role operates under different pay rates, benefits eligibility, and employment terms compared to other employment statuses.
Qualifications
Applicants must be licensed as a Physical Therapist and demonstrate flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into an interdisciplinary care team. Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation, depending on experience and education.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: 403b retirement plans with up to a 5% employer match and 5% grant, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Supportive Programs such as employee events, employee hardship fund, employee futures fund (for certificates, leadership and higher education related to KAI services) and employee apprciation checks.
- Work-Life Balance & Wellness: Sick leave, and access to walking trails, pool, sauna, gym, library, and more!
Apply today and join our dedicated team at Kendal at Ithaca!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide care to patients in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective treatment and rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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, 38% have no call, 57% 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 (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Per-Diem at Kendal a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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