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Ortho NY
Clifton Park, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$115k

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Job Description

At OrthoNY, our physical therapists work alongside our physicians every day — sharing protocols, collaborating on care, and guiding patients through recovery. With a large network of referring providers and a high-volume practice, you'll stay busy doing meaningful work with a team that has your back and patients who need your best.

Join us at OrthoNY.

  • Work life balance - No weekends, 6 weeks of PTO, paid holidays
  • Competitive salary and benefits - Offering a $10,000 compensation package
  • A collaborative, supportive team that truly feels like family, where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • State-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment

The Physical Therapist will work as a member of the Physical Therapy service line within the OrthoNY Medical Practice consisting of Orthopedic, Spine, Sports Medicine and Pain Management physicians. Our Clifton Park clinic offers integrated care in one convenient center that includes physical therapy, imaging, sports medicine, and an orthopedic injury clinic.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, colleagues, physicians, and all visitors to the practice;
  • Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and develops individualized plan of care in an energetic outpatient physical therapy setting;
  • Provides hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, and education to support optimal recovery;
  • Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes;
  • Collaborates with patients and colleagues, including Physical Therapist Assistants, to provide cohesive and well-coordinated care;
  • Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the EMR in accordance with regulatory and practice standards;
  • Supports a positive clinic environment by contributing to team morale and patient experience
  • Other responsibilities as designated by the manager.

Skills & Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic setting preferred however, new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Current unrestricted New York State Physical Therapy license;
  • Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and diagnoses;
  • Encourages an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and recognized for their contributions.
  • Time management and organization capabilities.

Other Information

  • Travel between our offices may be required depending on staffing and needs of the clinics. Reliable transportation is essential

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted New York State Physical Therapy license. While 2-3 years of outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentPatient educationEMR documentationCollaborationOrthopedic care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (619 salary observations; 1,987 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$82k–$115kPhysical Therapy median $106k (middle half $99k–$108k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)619 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York808 active22,001 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onNew York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment874 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Ortho NYsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index25 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho NY a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ortho NY

Medical Practices
Albany, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
6 weeks of PTO
Paid holidays
$10,000 compensation package
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
State-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment

Living in Clifton Park

Typical market rent
$1,677/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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