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Brooklyn, New York

Physical Therapist (Mandarin or Cantonese speaking)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Job Description

  • Girling Health Care of New York
  • Part of the Valence Care family of home healthcare agencies
  • Now Hiring: Physical Therapist
  • Full Time or Fee For Service
  • Service Areas: Brooklyn, Queens, or Manhattan

Girling Health Care of NY is looking for Mandarin or Cantonese speaking Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in NYC. The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

  • Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

Determining Priority Needs for Physical Therapy

Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient.
  • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
  • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  • Participates in peer consultation process.
  • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs. supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Position Requirements

Mandarin or Cantonese language proficiency is required to effectively communicate with the patient population served.

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Preferred licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Position Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • 401k + Company match
  • Paid Holidays.
  • PTO Package
  • Paid Orientation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Job Type: Full-time & Fee for Service
  • Pay: $100K - $115K or $80 per Visit

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will conduct home visits to assess patient functional status and develop comprehensive plans of care. They are responsible for directing therapy treatments, instructing caregivers, and supervising physical therapy assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in physical therapy and be licensed to practice in the state with at least two years of experience. Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is required to communicate effectively with the patient population.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home health carePatient assessmentGait analysisRehabilitationClinical documentationCare planningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSupervisionPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 49% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (490 salary observations; 1,696 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers

8
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$134k-$168k
#2

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$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 8.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Brooklyn, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Company Match
Paid Holidays
PTO Package
Paid Orientation
Employee Referral Program