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US Physical Therapy
Garden City, New York

Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$125k

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Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company offering Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to build lasting bonds with patients, 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 seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled FULL-TIME Certified Hand Therapist dedicated to helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans. Our clinics feature a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment.

We are looking for someone with an interest in program development, clinical leadership, and contributing to the continued growth and advancement of our hand therapy program. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture!

Why Choose Metro?

Mentorship Program- An exclusive mentorship program that strengthens clinical reasoning, refines hands-on skills, and builds confidence as an independent practitioner.

Leadership Development Programs- Structured leadership development programs that help you strengthen your clinical skills and gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field.

Commitment to Personalized Care- Manageable caseloads that provide the time and flexibility to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment.

Student Loan Repayment Program- A tax-free student loan reimbursement program designed to help ease the financial burden of educational debt.

Generous Incentive Plan- Performance-based incentives that offer additional earning potential beyond base compensation.

Invest in your Education- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS. Access to unlimited online CEU’s.

Endless Opportunities for Career Growth- Our expanding and evolving organization offers diverse career paths and leadership roles across multiple specialties and departments, giving you room to grow and advance your professional journey.

Board Exam Support- In-house 1:1 tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared for the NPTE.

Touro OCS Residency Partnership- An opportunity to pursue your Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Residency at Metro while working full-time—100% funded by Metro.

AI-assisted Documentation- Streamline notetaking with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, promote mobility, and prevent or minimize physical impairments and functional limitations.

Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

Develop relationships with physicians across long island in order to promote further growth of the hand program at Metro

  • Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
  • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Instructs family members, physical therapist assistants (PTAs), home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques and patient care activities.

Contribute to the continued growth and development of the hand therapy program through clinical initiatives, service expansion, and process improvement.

Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support program development and the advancement of hand therapy services.

Qualifications

  • New York State Physical Therapist License and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification required.
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience practicing as a CHT (PT).
  • Demonstrated ability to fabricate and apply custom splints.
  • Ability to evaluate a patient’s need for physical therapy and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Ability to provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
  • Preferred Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
  • Additional Information
  • What We Offer!
  • Competitive compensation package
  • 401(k) plan with company matching options
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • New York's 529 College Savings Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
  • FSA Plans- pretax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
  • Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
  • And much more!

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (603 salary observations; 1,926 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$108k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)603 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York782 active21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
US Physical Therapy#10 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,566 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,566 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
40% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment Program
CEU Stipend ($1,500/year)
401(k) with match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Generous PTO
Leadership Development

Living in Garden City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.32M≈ 12.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$6,343/mo≈ 69% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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