Physical Therapist
Pay as listed: $50-$55/hr · no weekends · New Hyde Park, New York · pays above the median of 9 Physical Therapist listings (51st percentile).
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and qualified Physical Therapist who can provide comprehensive treatment programs and contribute to fostering a supportive, open, and trust-based environment for both patients and colleagues.
This is a Full-Time position that offers the opportunity to work in a thriving outpatient orthopedic clinic that emphasizes evidence-based practices, manual therapy techniques, and functional interventions. Candidates must be licensed as a Physical Therapist. This role is for 5 days a week coverage in our New Hyde Park, NY office. Weekdays only.
Core Responsibilities Include
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a wide range of orthopedic conditions
- Utilize evidence-based practices and manual therapy techniques to optimize patient outcomes
- Provide functional interventions that promote patient mobility and improve quality of life
- Collaborate with a team of therapists to share knowledge, improve skills, and deliver the best patient care
- Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their recovery process
- Maintain accurate timely patient documentation and progress notes
- Contribute to the growth and success of the clinic by supporting a positive and open workplace culture
- Handle and transport medical equipment and supplies, requiring lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend and squat to assist patients and access supplies
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active NY Physical Therapy License or eligibility for licensure
- New graduates and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply
- Strong clinical knowledge with a focus on orthopedic rehabilitation
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Ability to interact with patients of various backgrounds
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- Passionate about providing exceptional care and working with patients to achieve their goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Physical Therapist will be advanced in their knowledge of Physical Therapy. Must be able to work in a collaborative, supportive, and team-focused environment.
If you are committed to delivering high quality care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and become a part of our outstanding team at New York Sports & Joints Orthopaedic Specialists.
Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Please note that we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for orthopedic conditions using evidence-based practices and manual therapy. Collaborate with a team of therapists to provide functional interventions and maintain accurate patient documentation.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and an active NY Physical Therapy License. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (500 salary observations; 1,621 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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 at American Orthopedic Partn a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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