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Melville, New York

Home Care Physical Therapist-Per Diem (Western Suffolk County)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a Physical Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!
All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay: $70-$90 per visit
Location: Suffolk County, including Melville/Dix Hills
Schedule: Flexible!
What We Offer!
1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
Competitive salary
Longstanding Success
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
Great work/life balance
Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area
Responsibilities:
Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
Evaluate patients’ needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans
Develop a plan of care and treatment goals in consultation with the physician, patient, and family
Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence
Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques
Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, especially around discharge planning
Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards
Qualifications
Physical Therapist Program Graduate
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
Additional Information
The anticipated pay range for this position is $70-90 per visit. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Compensation: USD 70 - USD 90 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCommunicationRehabilitationClinical compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (1,059 salary observations; 1,632 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
45%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 and W-2 options
Flexible schedule
Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
Professional growth opportunities
Mentor provided for new grads