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Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy – Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$73.50/hr

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Job Description

Location: Bronxville, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

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  • Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy – Per Diem

At NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, our Physical Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. We provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients. The therapist assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within their capabilities.

Now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible. Provide high-quality care as you communicate with physicians, referring providers, multidisciplinary staff and administrative personnel.

This is a per diem position at our in-patient acute care location 55 Palmer Avenue, Bronxville, NY. Weekend coverage Saturday/Sunday, holidays and some weekdays.

Preferred Criteria

  • Two years minimum experience as a physical therapist in acute care.
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelors, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited program in physical therapy

Current NYS PT Licensure

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$73.50/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will use advanced techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility through tailored one-on-one therapy sessions. They will also collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess a current NYS PT license. A minimum of two years of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical communicationPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (735 salary observations; 1,757 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,685 salary observations; 55,886 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

4
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

CME allowance
71%
401k / retirement match
67%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bronxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.21M
Typical market rent
$5,588/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
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.

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