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Per Diem - Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Pay as listed: $85k-$147k · East Meadow, New York · pays below the median of 19 contract/1099 Physical Therapist listings (22nd percentile).

Listed compensation

$85k-$147k

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Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

1. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.

2. Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.

3. Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.

4. Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.

5. Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.

6. Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.

7. Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.

8. Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

9. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1. Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

2. Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required.

OR

Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only). Specialized certifications, as needed.

OR

Eligible for the NYS 90-day post-doctoral graduation practice exemption under direct on-site supervision. All state filings for the Limited Permit must be completed prior to hire, with a current Permit or License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required before the 90-day exemption period expires.

3.0-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients using physical, chemical, and mechanical methods to achieve established health goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and participating in inter-disciplinary staff meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in physical therapy and possess a current New York State license or limited permit. A minimum of 0-3 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMedical documentationPediatric physical therapyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$148k (14 salary observations; 37 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (226 salary observations; 859 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 30 employers

20
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$134k-$168k
#2

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Acute Care Physical Therapist

$103k-$149k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in East Meadow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$823k≈ 9.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,138/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 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.