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Schenectady, New York, United States

Physical Therapist Inpatie

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.73-$56.58/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

  • Join an organization ranked in the Top 30 Rehab Hospitals in the Nation by US News and World Report
  • Physical Therapist Inpatient – Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, Schenectady, NY

If you are looking for a full-time Physical Therapist position in a state of the art Inpatient Rehab facility, this could be your opportunity.

NEW COMPETITIVE RATES!! $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

  • Mentorship, Clinical Specialist Options, Competitive rates, Excellent Benefits
  • Not for Profit Org - PSLF Qualifying!!

At St. Peter's Health Partners we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions that help you build long-term financial security.

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. At least one year of experience is preferred, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary team collaborationCVA careSCI careCardiopulmonary careAmputation care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (603 salary observations; 2,001 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$91k–$118kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $100k–$108k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$99k median in New York$94k nationally (+6%)603 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York810 active22,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment878 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 24 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent Benefits
Industry-Leading Retirement Benefits with Generous Employer Contributions
Mentorship
Clinical Specialist Options
PSLF Qualifying Employer

Living in Schenectady

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,517/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.