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Physical Therapist - Latham - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.73-$56.58/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Per Diem Physical Therapist – Sunnyview Rehabilitation Outpatient - Latham Farms, NY Practice

If you are looking for a Per Diem position in Outpatient Physical Therapy, this could be your opportunity. Thrive in this Outpatient Setting with Patient and Staff friendly productivity standards

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.

Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status

Prioritize Patient Care Needs

Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner

Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards

All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements

What You Will Need

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.

  • Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
  • 1 year of Physical Therapy preferred
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Pay Range: $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved Physical Therapy program and possess a current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required, with one year of experience preferred.

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationCardiopulmonary CarePatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (735 salary observations; 1,758 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

4
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
58%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Schenectady

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,503/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Per Diem position
Patient and staff friendly productivity standards