Physical Therapist, PT
Listed compensation
$55/hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- PRN/PER DIEM* FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING * APPLY TODAY *
Physical Therapist, PT SUMMARY
Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a *TOP RATED Rated* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience.
Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge.
The job of the Physical Therapist, PT is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times
Physical Therapist must possess the ability to plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the physical therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental and social well-being.
Physical Therapist will interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
Physical Therapist will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as outlined by the State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents
Requirements
- Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Physical Therapist, PT in the State of NY.
- Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing
- Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Physical Therapist, PT
- Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
- Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
- Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
- Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
- Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
- Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff
Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 914.277.3691 and ask to speak to the HR Department or email us at HR@wvshrehab.com
*Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and implement physical therapy programs to help residents achieve their highest level of physical and social well-being. They are also responsible for supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and maintaining accurate treatment records and resident care plans.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (602 salary observations; 2,074 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k | Physical Therapy median $119k (middle half $119k–$119k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)602 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 792 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 25% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,821 in the last 30 days | 4,438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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