Physical Therapist- Outpatient
Listed compensation
$85k-$105k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 Physical 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. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture!
All experience levels are encouraged to apply; we will train the right new graduate.
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.
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
- Ability to evaluate a patient’s need for physical therapy and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
Experience instructing family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
- 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 $85,000-$105,000. 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 85000 - USD 100000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will develop and implement personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their health goals. They will also provide care in accordance with physician plans and instruct caregivers on appropriate physical therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (637 salary observations; 2,043 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$105k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $91k–$112k)922 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+4%)637 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 783 active | 21,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 24% offer loan repayment851 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| US Physical Therapy | #3 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Outpatient at US Physical Therapy 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 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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Benefits & Perks
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- No call
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Long Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $870k≈ 10.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,563/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 41 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.