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Schenectady, New York

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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$43.73-$56.58/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Excellent outpatient position with an organization ranked in the Top 30 Rehab Hospitals in the Nation by US News and World Report

Full-Time Physical Therapist – Outpatient practice at Sunnyview Rehab Hospital, Schenectady, NY

Patient and Staff Friendly Productivity Standards

NEW COMPETITIVE RATES!! $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Our patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatric depending on the location to include both orthopedic and neurological conditions. This may include but is not limited to chronic and acute pain, post operative care (ranging from total joint replacements to ACL reconstruction), sports injuries, CVA, SCI, vestibular and balance/movement disorders, LE Amputation, along with opportunities in various specialties.

  • Why St. Peter's Health Partners:
  • Not for Profit Organization-Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

At St. Peter's Health Partners we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions that help you build long-term financial security.

  • 1 to 1 Mentorship
  • Clinical Specialist Options
  • Competitive rates and Excellent Benefits

What You Will Do

As a SPHP therapist you will be an integral part of the team delivering high quality, individualized patient care. Our team ranges from experienced clinicians to new graduates. Every day we work together and collaborate with the treatment team in a positive, therapist-focused environment to help our patients meet their goals.

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care.

Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.

Formulate comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status

Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provide appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner

Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures.

What You Will Need

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.

  • Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
  • 1 year of Physical Therapy preferred
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Pay Range: $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved physical therapy program and possess a current NYS physical therapy license and registration. At least one year of physical therapy experience is preferred, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient evaluationTreatment planningVestibular therapyBalance trainingPediatric physical therapyGeriatric physical therapyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (603 salary observations; 2,001 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,911 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$91k–$118kPhysical Therapy median $101k (middle half $98k–$127k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$99k median in New York$94k nationally (+6%)603 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York806 active21,914 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment871 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,273 in the last 30 days4,385 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,911 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
Industry-leading retirement benefits with generous employer contributions
1:1 Mentorship
Clinical Specialist Options
Competitive rates and excellent benefits

Living in Schenectady

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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