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Schofield Residence
Buffalo, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.7-$51.4/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Salary Range: $43.70 - $51.40 HourlyPer diem shifts: Weekday openings Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care! Position Summary: The Physical Therapist is supervised by the Rehabilitation Manager. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgment/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive Wages Paid Time Off Sick Days Medical, Dental, Life Insurance 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance Other Perks Key Responsibilities: Perform Physical Therapy evaluations. Establish appropriate plans of care based upon noted impairments. Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including, but not limited to, evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, discharge summaries and screenings. Supervise PTAs, PT/PTA students (when appropriate), and therapy aide. Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team including occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, social services, and dietary. Provide education to staff, residents, and/or family members. Participate in meeting with families, residents, and/or interdisciplinary team, as appropriate. Evaluate need for equipment, order and maintain equipment and therapy materials. Participate in and/or present inservice programs. Possess a valid driver’s license and have a car available for use. Have knowledge of, and follow rules and regulations of the NYS and Federal Health Code in regard to the program. Interpret and follow Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Communicate with the physician and/or interdisciplinary team regarding resident status. Maintain current, accurate clinical records. Documentation is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Participate in scheduling treatment and training sessions. Conduct home evaluations as needed, including coordination with family and resident to ensure resident participation. Complete billing documentation accurately and timely. Provide direction to PTA/CNA and students for completion of plans of care. Review and cosign PTA and student documentation. Evaluate results of program by observing, noting and evaluating resident’s progress, recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications. Maintain resident confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines. Follows standard precautions and any further infection control precautions. Maintain state licensure and continuing education requirements. Assist in discharge planning in conjunction with members of the interdisciplinary team. Order necessary equipment for discharge in a timely manner. Able to adjust to multiple interruptions and re-prioritize. Performs other related duties as required by their manager. srnp Qualifications

Qualifications: Education and Training - Graduate of a school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a bachelor's degree. Must be registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department or have a valid limited permit. Experience - Two years experience preferably with exposure to acute care, rehabilitation or homecare. Character – The individual must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the chronically ill and disabled.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs patient evaluations, establishes care plans, and maintains accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They also supervise therapy staff and students while ensuring compliance with state and federal health regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an APTA-approved school and be registered or licensed by the New York State Education Department. Two years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or homecare is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationEquipment ManagementMedicare GuidelinesHIPAA ComplianceSupervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE 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 20,655 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (163 salary observations; 256 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
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 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Schofield Residence

Hospitals and Health Care
Kenmore, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Wages
Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Medical
Dental
Life Insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement