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Port Washington, New York

Home Care Physical Therapist-1099 (Western Nassau County)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a Physical Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Pay: $70-$90 per visit
  • Location: Western Nassau County
  • Schedule: Flexible!
  • What We Offer!
  • 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
  • Competitive salary
  • Longstanding Success
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work

  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Evaluate patients’ needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Develop a plan of care and treatment goals in consultation with the physician, patient, and family
  • Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence
  • Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, especially around discharge planning

Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards

Qualifications

  • Physical Therapist Program Graduate
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.

Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.

  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
  • Additional Information

The anticipated pay range for this position is $70-90 per visit. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Compensation: USD 70 - USD 90 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningHome Health CareCaregiver InstructionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Port Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,242k
Typical market rent
$4,261/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 and W-2 options
Flexible schedule
Professional growth opportunities
Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
Work/life balance
Autonomy