Physical Therapist 3 (Hourly/Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$55-$65/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
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Physical Therapist 3. The successful candidate will:
- Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled physical therapy in acute care and acute rehabilitation setting, according to department's standard of care.
- Establish treatment goals and create plan of care to attain established goals.
- Provide appropriate prn education to patient and family alike.
- Provide instruction to the patient, family members and other health care professionals involved in the care of the patient.
- Participate prn in interdisciplinary rounds & huddles.
- Evaluate and submit requests for durable medical equipment and adaptive assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetic needs.
- Complete and submit all required patient documentation in electronic medical record; and related work paperwork.
- Schedule patients, keep attendance, billing, and treatment records.
- Bill for all services rendered & maintain dept. productivity standards & procedures.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for Junior/ Level I students.
- Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides and volunteers.
- Consult with physician regarding patient care.
- Participate in departmental in-services and other departmental and interdepartmental activities.
- Adhere to all compliance regulations, licensure requirements, and federal and state regulations.
- Model the WE CARE values of the institution.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in acute care and rehabilitation settings while establishing individualized plans of care. They are also responsible for patient documentation, billing, and supervising clinical staff and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and possess or be eligible for a New York State Physical Therapist license. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and BLS/CPR certification is preferred.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist 3 (Hourly/Per Diem) at SUNY Downstate Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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