Physical Therapist (Long Island City) - $3,500 Sign On Bonus
Listed compensation
$90k-$105k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Gersh Autism Academy as a Physical Therapist – $3,500 Sign-On Bonus in New York, New York, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $90K - $105K
- Signing bonus: $3,500.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Gersh Autism Academy in New York, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to help students on the autism spectrum improve their physical capabilities. They will collaborate with educational staff and families to provide integrated services while maintaining a safe and positive therapeutic environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and possess an active New York state license. At least two years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred, along with knowledge of sensory processing and crisis prevention techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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