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Albany, New York

Physical Therapist - FT St. Peter's Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.73-$56.58/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Full-Time Physical Therapist – St. Peter's Hospital-Inpatient Acute

NEW COMPETITIVE RATES!! $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Schedule: 4 days per week (10-hour shifts)

An Every other weekend day (Saturday) is included as one of those 4 days, not an extra day

At St. Peter's Health Partners we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions that help you build long-term financial security.

  • Competitive Rates
  • Patient and Staff friendly productivity standards
  • Mentorship
  • Clinical Specialist Options

Excellent Benefits

Not for Profit Org - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying!!

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.

Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status

Prioritize Patient Care Needs

Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner

Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards

All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements

What You Will Need

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.

  • Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
  • Inpatient acute Physical Therapist experience required
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Pay Range: $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved physical therapy program and possess a current NYS physical therapy license. Previous experience in an inpatient acute setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

RehabilitationAcute careClinical diagnosisIntervention planningMultidisciplinary collaborationCardiopulmonary carePatient assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (735 salary observations; 1,758 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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 - FT St. Peter's Hospital at Trinity Health 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 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 27 employers

16
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
37% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$134k-$168k
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Industry-leading retirement benefits
Generous employer contributions
Excellent benefits
Not for Profit Org - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying
Mentorship
Clinical Specialist Options