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Liberty Resources
Syracuse, New York

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$120/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Physical Therapists (PT) for part-time and/or full-time per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Syracuse.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Physical Therapy
  • Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Early Childhood Experience
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for This Position

  • Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
  • Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
  • Pay Rate: EI
  • EI 30 minutes: $44-$46
  • EI 60 minutes: $58-$60
  • Evaluation: $115-$120
  • Pay Rate: CPSE
  • CPSE 30 minutes: $40-$45
  • CPSE 60 minutes: $58-$60
  • Evaluation: $115-$120

Counties Serviced

Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, Cortland, Cayuga, Oneida, Madison

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Liberty offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, monitor, and track child progress while adjusting treatment plans to meet specific developmental goals. Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with state laws and regulations for early intervention and special education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current New York State licensure or certification in Physical Therapy. Previous experience in early childhood settings and proficiency with computer systems are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Early childhood developmentTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsReport writingInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 30% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (621 salary observations; 2,034 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$250kPhysical Therapy median $98k (middle half $90k–$108k)907 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)621 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$154k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York784 active21,548 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 30% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment856 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
3
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
12
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,715 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Liberty Resources

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits and retirement packages (FT positions)
Sick time accrual per NYS Sick time Laws
Mentoring for all providers
Unlimited CEU courses (ASHA, AOTA, APTA, CTLE accredited)
Flexible scheduling
Biweekly pay with direct deposit

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,566/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
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.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.