Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.97-$68.72/hr

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Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.

Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.

MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks to hire a full-time, licensed Staff Physical Therapist at a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This facility offers the highest standards of comprehensive cancer care in an environment designed to meet the unique needs of patients with cancer and their families.

At MSK, we offer world class training within our rehabilitation service focusing on opportunities to develop innovative, therapeutic programs for a diverse patient population.

Our highly talented team assists patients throughout their continuum of care focusing on improved quality of life, overall function, and independent management as needed.

We are looking for an individual passionate about patient-centered treatment, teamwork, and best practice which results in an exceptional patient experience. Attention to detail, dedication to individualized care, and participation in a team approach is what MSK therapists provide with each interaction.

Role Overview

Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments of rehabilitative needs. Based on assessment findings, develop individualized patient goals and treatment plans.

Provide highly skilled physical therapy to patients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize patient outcomes.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, including the patient and their family, to ensure the highest level of clinical services are provided and experienced throughout the entire episode of care.

  • Participate in mentorship through various teaching and learning opportunities.
  • Engage in projects and activities that support and advance institutional and departmental mission and goals.

Core Skills

  • Flexible with strong time management/organizational skills
  • Effective in verbal and written communication including computer skills
  • Detail and team oriented
  • Invested in mentorship in both learning and sharing of knowledge

Qualifications

  • New York State Physical Therapy license required
  • Acute care and/or oncology clinical experience strongly preferred
  • Schedule: Hours vary between 6:30a-7:30p, including weekends (subject to change)
  • If interested, please email resume and cover letter to Jennifer Aquino-Lu by November 18, 2026.
  • Pay Range: $42.97 - $68.72
  • FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will conduct comprehensive rehabilitative assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to maximize patient outcomes. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care and participate in departmental mentorship and institutional projects.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceVerbal communicationOncology careClinical documentationPatient-centered care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (571 salary observations; 1,952 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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 ~$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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
New York vs national$99k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)571 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York788 active21,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment860 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,748 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 25 employers
8
<$105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
54%
Loan repayment
40%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

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