Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital
Listed compensation
$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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,911 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $91k–$118k | Physical 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 power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 806 active | 21,914 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New 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 listings | 8,273 in the last 30 days | 4,385 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 |
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