Physical Therapist- Outpatient (Experienced Professional)
Listed compensation
$105K - $125K
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Job Description
Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company offering Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to build lasting bonds with patients, doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Metro is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and experienced FULL-TIME Physical Therapist dedicated to helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans. Our clinics feature a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture!
Why Choose Metro?
Mentorship Program- An exclusive mentorship program that strengthens clinical reasoning, refines hands-on skills, and builds confidence as an independent practitioner.
Leadership Development Programs- Structured leadership development programs that help you strengthen your clinical skills and gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field.
Commitment to Personalized Care- Manageable caseloads that provide the time and flexibility to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment.
Student Loan Repayment Program- A tax-free student loan reimbursement program designed to help ease the financial burden of educational debt.
Generous Incentive Plan- Performance-based incentives that offer additional earning potential beyond base compensation.
Invest in your Education- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS. Access to unlimited online CEU’s.
Endless Opportunities for Career Growth- Our expanding and evolving organization offers diverse career paths and leadership roles across multiple specialties and departments, giving you room to grow and advance your professional journey.
Board Exam Support- In-house 1:1 tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared for the NPTE.
Touro OCS Residency Partnership- An opportunity to pursue your Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Residency at Metro while working full-time—100% funded by Metro.
AI-assisted Documentation- Streamline notetaking with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
- 3+ Years of experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Ability to evaluate a patient’s need for physical therapy and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
Experience instructing family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
- Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
- Additional Information
- What We Offer!
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- New York's 529 College Savings Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
- FSA Plans- pretax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
- Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
- And much more!
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 for experienced professionals. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
Compensation: USD 105000 - USD 125000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will develop and implement personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their health goals. They will also provide professional care while instructing caregivers and family members on appropriate physical therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (619 salary observations; 1,987 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $105k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$98k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)619 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 808 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | New York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment874 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Outpatient (Experienced Professional) at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Ridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $584k≈ 5.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,650/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.