Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
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Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Per Diem / Part-Time Physical Therapist (DPT) – Sports & Orthopedics
- Fit Club Physical Therapy & Sports Performance | Williamsburg & DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY
- Position: Per Diem / Part-Time
- Locations: Williamsburg and/or Dumbo, Brooklyn
- Schedule: Flexible, based on clinic needs and availability
Not Your Typical Physical Therapy Job.
Are you a physical therapist who loves working with active people, enjoys the gym environment, and wants the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you?
At Fit Club Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, we're looking for motivated, personable, and team-oriented Physical Therapists to join our growing Brooklyn team on a per diem or part-time basis.
Whether you're looking for additional clinical hours, a flexible schedule, or an opportunity to grow with an established sports physical therapy practice, we'd love to connect.
Our Williamsburg and Dumbo locations offer dynamic environments where rehabilitation, strength training, and sports performance come together.
We treat runners, lifters, recreational athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday New Yorkers who want to move better, get stronger, and return to doing what they love.
We believe great physical therapy goes beyond the treatment table.
What Makes Fit Club Different?
One-on-One Patient Care: Spend meaningful time with patients without juggling multiple people simultaneously.
Flexible Scheduling: Per diem and part-time opportunities based on your availability and clinic needs.
Clinical Autonomy: Develop individualized treatment plans and make thoughtful clinical decisions.
Gym-Based Rehabilitation: Incorporate strength training, functional movement, and performance-based exercises.
Active Patient Population: Treat motivated individuals returning to running, lifting, sports, and active lifestyles.
Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with clinicians who share knowledge and support one another.
Growth Opportunities: Potential to expand your schedule and responsibilities as our Brooklyn clinics grow.
What You'll Do
Perform comprehensive orthopedic and sports physical therapy evaluations.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Provide one-on-one treatment focused on movement, strength, function, and long-term outcomes.
Incorporate therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and progressive strength training as clinically appropriate.
Educate patients on their conditions, recovery, and return-to-activity goals.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with our clinical and care coordination teams to ensure continuity of care.
Build strong patient relationships and help patients stay engaged throughout their rehabilitation.
Our Ideal Candidate
Enjoys treating active individuals and orthopedic conditions.
Has a strong interest in strength training, sports rehabilitation, and exercise-based care.
Communicates clearly and builds meaningful relationships with patients.
Works independently while remaining collaborative and team-oriented.
Takes ownership of patient outcomes and the overall patient experience.
Is dependable, professional, and committed to their scheduled hours.
Is open to working in Williamsburg, Dumbo, or both locations.
Wants to contribute to a growing practice and potentially expand their role over time.
Qualifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
Current New York State Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
Strong orthopedic assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Interest or experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, and strength and conditioning.
Ability to manage an independent caseload and complete documentation on time.
Previous outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
New graduates with strong clinical skills and an interest in sports rehabilitation are welcome to apply.
Why Join Fit Club?
We're building something different in New York City.
Our mission is to Heal NYC by bridging the gap between traditional physical therapy and performance training.
You'll have the opportunity to work in an active, gym-based environment, deliver personalized care, and become part of a team that values clinical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
We're looking for clinicians who enjoy what they do, bring positive energy to the workplace, and want to make a meaningful impact—even if they're only with us a few days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive orthopedic and sports physical therapy evaluations while developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Provide one-on-one patient care focused on movement, strength, and functional outcomes in a gym-based environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (592 salary observations; 2,075 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)592 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 808 active | 21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 33% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Fit Club 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 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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