Physical Therapist, PT

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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

Patient CareCare PlanningMDS AssessmentSupervisionTeamworkDocumentation

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114kPhysical 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York792 active21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 25% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,821 in the last 30 days4,438 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
4
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
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11
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Waterview Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Purdys, NY
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Malpractice insurance required (must possess current malpractice insurance)