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Ortho NY
Albany, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$115k

  • 60%better work-life than Physical Therapy peers
  • 59%of Physical Therapy listings state pay
  • $10Ksign-on bonus · 24% of Physical Therapy listings offer it

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Job Description

At OrthoNY, our physical therapists work alongside our physicians every day — sharing protocols, collaborating on care, and guiding patients through recovery. With a large network of referring providers and a high-volume practice, you'll stay busy doing meaningful work with a team that has your back and patients who need your best.

Join us at OrthoNY.

  • Competitive salary and benefits - Offering a $10,000 compensation package
  • Work life balance - No weekends, 6 weeks of PTO, paid holidays
  • A collaborative, supportive team that truly feels like family, where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • State-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment

The Physical Therapist will work as a member of the Physical Therapy service line within the OrthoNY Medical Practice consisting of Orthopedic, Spine, Sports Medicine and Pain Management physicians. Our Albany clinic offers integrated care in one convenient center that includes physical therapy, imaging, sports medicine, and an orthopedic injury clinic.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, colleagues, physicians, and all visitors to the practice;
  • Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and develops individualized plan of care in an energetic outpatient physical therapy setting;
  • Provides hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, and education to support optimal recovery;
  • Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes;
  • Collaborates with patients and colleagues, including Physical Therapist Assistants, to provide cohesive and well-coordinated care;
  • Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the EMR in accordance with regulatory and practice standards;
  • Supports a positive clinic environment by contributing to team morale and patient experience
  • Other responsibilities as designated by the manager.

Skills & Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic setting preferred however, new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Current unrestricted New York State Physical Therapy license;
  • Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and diagnoses;
  • Encourages an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and recognized for their contributions.
  • Time management and organization capabilities.

Other Information

  • Travel between our offices may be required depending on staffing and needs of the clinics. Reliable transportation is essential

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted New York State Physical Therapy license. While 2-3 years of outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho NY a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Ortho NY ranks #3 of 13 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 15 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
41%
Visa sponsorship
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 24% 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 Ortho NY

Medical Practices
Albany, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
6 weeks of PTO
Paid holidays
$10,000 compensation package
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
State-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment