Physical Therapist - Weekend Track - Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Listed compensation
$62.00/hr
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Weekend Shift
Description
This Full-Time medical benefits eligible weekend track position is perfect for a PT who isn't available for a M-F schedule and is available every weekend. ENHANCED WEEKEND TRACK RATE
- Full-Time Weekend Track Physical Therapist
- Location: Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital – Albany, NY
- Schedule: Every Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Status: Full-Time | Eligible for Full-Time Medical Benefits
Why Join Sunnyview Rehab Hospital?
Nationally Ranked Facility: Sunnyview is recognized as one of the Top 30 Best Rehab Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Exceptional Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time benefits, and PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility as a not-for-profit organization.
Professional Growth
- 1:1 mentorship
- Monthly free continuing education
- External continuing education reimbursement
Clinical Specialist Career Pathways
Supportive Environment: Patient and staff-friendly productivity standards.
What You’ll Do
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide direct patient care and integrate all aspects of patient/client management, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to maximize functional outcomes. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with diagnoses such as CVA, SCI, LE amputation, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient history, condition, and functional status.
- Prioritize patient care needs and ensure timely interventions.
- Accurately assess rehab needs and recommend appropriate equipment, education, and treatment.
- Complete all documentation in compliance with professional, organizational, and regulatory standards.
What You’ll Need
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS, MS, or DPT).
- Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Preferred: 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
Ready to make a difference in a nationally recognized rehab hospital? Apply today and join a team committed to excellence in patient care!
- WEEKEND TRACK RATE: $62.00/hr
- Pay Range - experience based for Non-Weekend Track: $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
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current NYS Physical Therapy license. One year of professional experience is preferred.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% 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)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 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 Physical Therapist - Weekend Track - Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital at Trinity Health a 6.9 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 on-call duties, no night shifts.
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