Per Diem Physical Therapist
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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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
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).
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