Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$60/hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
Job Description
Per Diem Positions Available, including weekend coverage.
60.32 per hour
The Physical Therapist is responsible under the direction of the department head, for evaluating, developing treatment programs and treatment of patients. Performs Physical Therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability and maximize the potential and quality of life following illness, disease, injury, surgery or disuse. Provides treatment of patients, collaborates with physicians and other members or care team, completes required billing and documentation, etc.
As a representative of the Rehabilitation department, and of the organization, it is required that the Physical Therapist perform the essential functions of the job in a professional manner, with a positive attitude and is aware and supportive of the mission, vision, resident Bill of Rights, policies and procedures of the organization.
Must Be
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in NYS
Graduate of accredited PT School, BS, MS, or certification in Physical Therapy
Minimum 2 years experience
Must have computer literacy, EMR used is Point Click Care (PCC)
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment programs to restore function and prevent disability. They must collaborate with the care team and maintain accurate billing and clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in New York State and hold a degree from an accredited PT school. A minimum of two years of experience and proficiency with EMR systems are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (513 salary observations; 1,749 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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).
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in Rye
- Typical market rent
- $7,353/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.