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Crouse-Community Center
Morrisville, New York

Per Diem Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Crouse Community Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for a PT who values flexibility while still contributing meaningfully to resident care in a supportive, well-coordinated long-term care environment.

As a Per Diem PT, you will provide high-quality physical therapy services that help residents maintain or improve functional mobility, independence, and overall well-being. You’ll work collaboratively with nursing, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure each resident receives individualized, person-centered care.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver resident-centered PT services including evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Participate in care planning and collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other disciplines.
  • Document assessments and progress in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
  • Ensure safe, effective use of therapy equipment and maintain a clean, organized therapy environment.
  • Support MDS and interdisciplinary processes through timely communication and participation in reviews.
  • Promote resident safety during all therapy sessions.
  • Uphold facility policies including infection control, PPE use, and professional conduct.

Why Join Crouse Community Center?

  • Flexible per diem scheduling
  • Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Well-equipped therapy spaces
  • A mission-driven environment focused on dignity, respect, and quality care

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Current NYS Physical Therapy license in good standing.
  • Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality resident care.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Professional, positive, and resident-focused demeanor.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver resident-centered physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure high-quality, individualized care and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

2
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Morrisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$248k
Median resident rent
$804/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Crouse-Community Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Morrisville, New York
51-200 employees