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Nassau County, New York

Physical Therapist- Homecare Part B (Per Diem)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a growing practice delivering high-quality Physical and Occupational Therapy services directly in patients’ homes and community environments. Our clinicians focus on what matters most — helping patients maintain mobility, independence, and overall quality of life where they live.

We’re currently seeking motivated Physical Therapists who want the flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships that come with home-based care.

If you're looking for a role that offers schedule flexibility, strong earning potential, and the ability to practice independently, Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy could be the right fit for you.

With multiple homecare coverage areas available, we work with you to build a caseload in locations that fit your schedule and preferences.

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Pay: $70-$90 per visit
  • Location: Throughout Nassau County
  • Schedule: Flexible!

Why Join Metro Physical Therapy

  • 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible scheduling- create your own visit times and see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients
  • Work in home and community-based settings
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Evaluate patients’ needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Develop a plan of care and treatment goals in consultation with the physician, patient, and family
  • Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence
  • Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, especially around discharge planning
  • Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Program Graduate

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory

Additional Information

The anticipated base hourly range for this position is $70-90. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Compensation: USD 70 - USD 90 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careMobility assessmentInterdisciplinary communicationRehabilitationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (513 salary observations; 1,749 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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 ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
1099 and W-2 options
Professional growth opportunities
Great work/life balance