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Physical Therapist 1- Pediatric

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$103k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

4901 Lac De Ville Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14618

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department: 500270 Physical Therapy SMH

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCD 214

Compensation Range

$75,920.00 - $102,502.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician’s orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.

Essential Functions

Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.

Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc. working from physician’s order.

Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques. Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.

Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.

Determines types and frequencies of therapies. Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies. Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.

  • Maintains required patient and department records.
  • Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required

Licenses and Certifications

PT - Physical Therapist Licensed in New York State upon hire required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid New York State Physical Therapist license. Completion of relevant clinical education in a comparable setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationAdaptive EquipmentRecord MaintenancePediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$124k (28 salary observations; 67 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (255 salary observations; 1,186 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$103kPediatrics median $106k (middle half $99k–$108k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$124k median in New York$95k nationally (+31%)28 state / 255 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York22 active464 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment863 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,152 in the last 30 days734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 20 employers
17
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
10
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
32%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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up to $150,000
#2

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 465 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About University of Rochester

Higher Education

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Full-Time Regular Position
Day Shift
Academic Medical Center

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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