Full-Time and/or Part-Time Physical Therapist, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY 10701
Listed compensation
$87k
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (Full-Time and/or Part-Time)
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center – Yonkers, NY (10701)
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking Full-Time and/or Part-Time Physical Therapists (new grads are welcome) to join our School-Based Rehabilitation Program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Reporting to the Director of the School-Based Rehab Program the Physical Therapists will provide intervention and evaluation for children in schools and/or in their homes, document sessions and progress, prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintain ongoing communication with parents, guardians and teachers.
Responsible for evaluating, treating and maintaining appropriate documentation on school-based children as assigned by the SBRP Director, in accordance with Saint Joseph's Medical Center policies and procedures, contracts with various Boards of Education, and within the guidelines established by New York State law.
Responsible for attendance at all mandatory and required SBRP and district meetings and trainings. Responsible for communicating with parents, school personnel, Board of Education and School-Based Rehab Program. Opportunities for supervision may be available.
Job Requirements
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and strong communication skills; written and verbal. Must have excellent organizational skills and be flexible.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Masters, or Doctorate degree from a Physical Therapy program.
New York State Physical Therapy License required.
Experience
At least one year experience in pediatrics, specifically with school-age populations is preferred.
Full-Time Salary and Benefits
- $87,000.00 annual salary paid over 12 months (26 pay periods) while following the Yonkers Public School calendar
- 35 hours work per week
- 2 personal days and 8 Safe & Sick days annually
- Health Benefits after 3 month probation period
- Eligible for additional compensation during summer months, after hours, and vacation days
- Daily Schedule will be discussed with the SBRP director, but usually 7:30am-3:30pm
Part-Time
- TBD on hours worked - fee based
New graduates are welcome to apply. If you have already applied for a position with us before, please feel free to apply again.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide evaluations and interventions for children in school and home settings while maintaining progress documentation and Individualized Education Plans. They are also responsible for attending mandatory district meetings and maintaining ongoing communication with parents, teachers, and school personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from a Physical Therapy program and possess a valid New York State Physical Therapy License. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required, with preference given to those with at least one year of pediatric experience.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% 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 ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
St. Vincent's Health Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 10 active listings.
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Living in Yonkers
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $756k≈ 8.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,755/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.