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Physical Therapist Pending License

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76K–$103K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500270 Physical Therapy SMH Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCD 214 Compensation Range: $75,920.00 - $102,502.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.

Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.

While practicing during these 90 days, this position must be under the supervision of a currently licensed New York State registered physical therapist. As soon as the permit is received, this position must give the manager the employer's copy.

Staff can only remain in this pending licensure classification for up to 90 days following graduation per NYS regulations at which time, staff must have obtained and be working on a temporary license.

Schedule

8 AM-7 PM; WKNDS RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates the patients' functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.

Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient's environment, etc. working from physician's order. Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.

Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge. Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment. Maintains required patient and department records.

Determines types and frequencies of therapies. Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies. Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician. Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.

Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required - Master's or Doctoral degree preferred - Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required - or equivalent combination of education and experience required - Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required - Has attained a NYS temporary license and is eligible for licensure in NYS required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating patients' functional abilities and implementing physical therapy programs to correct or adjust to disabilities. Responsibilities include instructing patients on adaptive devices and maintaining detailed department records under licensed supervision.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required, with a Master's or Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates must have completed relevant clinical education and possess a NYS temporary license or be eligible for licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingAdaptive Equipment InstructionClinical DocumentationPatient SafetyFunctional Ability Testing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 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 Pending License at University of Rochester 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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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 22 employers

14
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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