Per Diem-Physical Therapist | NYP-CUIMC and Allen Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$73.50/hr

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

  • Physical Therapists Are Where Amazing Works
  • Per-Diem Physical Therapist
  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center and The Allen Hospital

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Physical Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. We provide one-on-one therapies tailored to meet our patients' individual needs. We offer the highest quality care in a wide range of pediatric sub-specialties, no matter how simple or complex.

NewYork-Presbyterian is committed to providing outstanding medical care. Our work continues to help patients reach their full potential. Now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible. In this role, you will provide high-quality, acute care for our patients. You will also have the chance to pursue opportunities to teach part-time in our renowned university programs and help us build on our elite reputation.

This is an adult inpatient, per-diem position both weekday and weekend rotation at NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia Campus and Allen Hospital. Minimum of 2 days (15 hours) per month, and 1 weekend shift per quarter. Ability to work full weekdays and/or weekend days will be considered.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • Adult acute care experience – 2 years' minimum.
  • Cardiopulmonary experience.
  • Orthopedic experience.
  • Neurological experience.

Required Criteria

  • Availability to work 2 days/month and the weekend requirement.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Current NYS PT licensure.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$73.50/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, acute physical therapy care to adult patients in an inpatient setting. Collaborate with university programs to teach and contribute to the facility's clinical reputation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and current NYS PT licensure. Candidates must hold BCLS certification and have availability for a minimum of 2 days per month and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary therapyOrthopedic therapyNeurological therapyPatient mobility restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem-Physical Therapist | NYP-CUIMC and Allen Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
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.

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

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About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional growth