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Oneida Health
Oneida, New York

Outpatient Physical Therapist-Hamilton Orthopedics

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$46.8/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Oneida, NY 13421Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $36.00 - $46.80 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Physical/Occupational/Speech TherapyOneida Health is currently seeking a Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist.

This is a professional position involving the responsibility of evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with written prescription from a qualified provider.

In the case of Direct Access, the physical therapist will evaluate, plan and provide treatment within the guidelines set forth regarding Direct Access. The physical therapist is responsible to the Senior Physical Therapist or to the Director of Physical Therapy for the operation of the department.

Supervision may be exercised over the work of a Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service. Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits: We provide competitive pay and value experience.

Employees enjoy free parking while being centrally located next to shopping, food services, and entertainment.

The following are just some of our best employee benefits: Free Parking Employee Gym Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one 403 (b) matching up to 6% No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Generous Tuition Reimbursement What You’ll Be Great At: Performing physical therapy evaluations and treatments using safe, evidence based techniques to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Developing and implementing new and revised physical therapy care programs including discharge plans. Conducting screenings to determine the need for further examination or referrals to other healthcare professionals within the network. Collaborating with other personnel to formulate the best possible patient care.

Maintaining appropriate documentation of all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, care plans, treatment notes, consultation, and discharge summaries. Assisting in the development of physical therapy policy and procedures.

Initiating wellness and injury prevention education within the facility and the community at large. Why We’re The Right Fit For You: Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health: We care about our people.

Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth. We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion. Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.

With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best. We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness. We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy Combination of Bachelor’s Degree and experience may be considered. Experience: Physical Therapy Experience: 1-2 Years (Required) Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology, neurology and socioeconomic factors affecting a patient’s disabilities Excellent communication skills Computer skills relative to electronic records, charting, and auditing License/Certification Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as a Physical Therapist (Required) CPR / BLS Certification

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, and provide physical therapy treatments to a diverse patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics. Maintain detailed clinical documentation and collaborate with healthcare personnel to develop effective care and discharge plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (or a combination of Bachelor's and experience) and 1-2 years of professional experience. Must hold a valid NYS Education Department license as a Physical Therapist and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationPatient Care PlanningPatient Screening

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (22 salary observations; 37 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (380 salary observations; 905 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 23 employers

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

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 420 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oneida

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Median resident rent
$903/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Oneida Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Oneida, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Parking
Employee Gym
Generous Paid Time Off
403(b) matching up to 6%
No Deductible Health Insurance
Flex Spending
Vision
Dental