Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Outpatient Physical Therapist — Riverhead, NY
  • New-Grad Friendly | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
  • Base Salary: $90,000–$100,000
  • Total Compensation: $95,000–$120,000
  • (commensurate with certifications, experience, bonuses, and performance incentives)
  • New for 2026: Eligible PTs may also choose up to $50,000 in student loan repayment assistance (RISE) or a $30,000 retention bonus paid over four years.
  • Join a Team You'll Want to Stay With

At Professional Physical Therapy, we don't just hire great clinicians — we grow them. Mentorship, learning, and long-term career development are baked into how we operate. From structured onboarding and paid national certifications to residency programs and clinic ownership pathways, we invest in your journey, not just your job.

If you're looking for a paycheck, you've got options. If you're looking for a career, you're in the right place.

Since 1999, we've expanded to 200+ clinics across the Northeast through community, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Here, your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your future matters. Let's build something bigger — together.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Start Strong: Structured onboarding and consistent mentorship.

Keep Growing: Industry-leading CEU program, including paid national certifications, plus our Clinical Journeys: Pathways to Mastery program with built-in wage increases as you advance.

Get Rewarded, Your Way: Choose up to $50,000 in student loan repayment assistance through RISE, or a $30,000 retention bonus paid over four years — whichever fits your situation. (New for 2026)

  • Real Balance: Generous PTO because life outside the clinic matters.
  • Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision — and pet insurance.
  • Plan Ahead: Company-match 401(k) to support long-term goals.
  • Chart Your Path: Specialty tracks in sports, hip, pelvic health, hand therapy, and more, plus a 13-month OCS Residency (in partnership with NYIT) and Clinical Director career pathways.
  • Move Freely: 200+ locations across 5 states = real opportunities for internal mobility and relocation.

Own Your Future: Our Joint Venture (JV) Program lets qualified clinicians co-own new clinics with up to 30% equity

What You'll Do

  • Conduct patient evaluations and build individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide hands-on therapy and meaningful patient education.
  • Communicate consistently with patients, physicians, and care teams.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
  • Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional care.

What You Bring

  • Active (or in-progress) state PT license.
  • Strong clinical judgment and clear communication skills.
  • A team-first mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans while providing hands-on therapy. Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active or in-progress state physical therapy license. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset are required.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSports therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (508 salary observations; 1,834 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$100kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $90k–$108k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$99k median in New York$94k nationally (+6%)508 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York774 active21,860 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k loan repaymentNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 22% offer loan repayment846 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 19 employers
17
<$110k
14
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Professional Physical Therapy

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Melville, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $50,000 student loan repayment (RISE)
$30,000 retention bonus over four years
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
Pet insurance
Company-match 401(k)
Industry-leading CEU program
Paid national certifications

Living in Riverhead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$643k≈ 7.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,045/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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