Physical Therapist (A16)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83.5K - $95.5K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. We are searching for an Physical Therapist to join our clinical team.

This position will be at one of our many locations throughout the Capital District where we strive to offer an integrated health care practice. We are known for our quality of care for individuals with disabilities, which is at the heart of our mission.

As a Physical Therapist at the Center for Disability Services, you will collaborate with physicians, family and/or treatment teams to evaluate functional strengths and needs in order to establish individualized, meaningful and appropriate therapy for the individuals we support Position eligible for PSFL Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians, families and/or interdisciplinary teams to evaluate functional strengths and needs in order to establish individualized, meaningful and appropriate therapy for the individuals we support.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program NYS State Licensure, active and in good standing Experience is helpful, but we will consider new graduates for this position Ability to work with a team to collaborate and care for the whole person Knowledge of and ability to effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR) At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range

$83,500.00 - $95,500.00 For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country.

We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence.

Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to evaluate functional strengths and needs. Establish individualized and meaningful therapy plans for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and active NYS State Licensure. Candidates must be able to work within a team and utilize electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Functional Strength AssessmentIndividualized Therapy Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% 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 (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 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 (A16) at Center for Disability Services 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 21 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
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$140k
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$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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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.

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Center for Disability Services

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

Benefits & Perks

PSLF Public Service Loan Forgiveness