Ameri Care logo
Ameri Care
New York

PHYSICAL THERAPIST CONTRACTOR

Physical TherapistContract

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job Description:

Independent Contractor Physical Therapist The Physical Therapist provides physician-prescribed Physical therapy to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Maintains ongoing communication with the Physician, healthcare team, and other individuals as needed regarding aspects of care and patient’s status. Help develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

Communicate with Americare Therapy Services as needed regarding issues related to Rehab services and indicated patient care. Position Qualifications: one (1) year of experience, preferred. Licensed by The State of New York as a Physical Therapist.

Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by one of the following: The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or successor organizations of CAPTE. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

What We Offer

Flexible schedules. 1099 Contract. Clinical Career growth opportunities. Supportive Management team.

Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Welcome to Americare Careers! Our commitment to providing top-notch care is deeply rooted in our passion for people — both the ones we serve and those we work alongside. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a family that’s been dedicated to the well-being of others for over 40 years.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides physician-prescribed physical therapy to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient. They maintain ongoing communication with the physician and healthcare team regarding aspects of care and patient status.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience and be licensed by the State of New York as a Physical Therapist. A graduate from an accredited physical therapist curriculum is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Rehabilitation Services

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% 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 CONTRACTOR at Ameri Care 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 36 employers

15
<$110k
16
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Home Health Physical TherapistContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Ameri Care logo

About Ameri Care

Home Health Care Services
Brooklyn, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Clinical career growth opportunities
Supportive management team