Physical Therapist, Outpatient - Orthopedics

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$112k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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Job Description

Join a high-performing outpatient physical therapy team where your growth is supported - earn $85K–$112K, Up to $10K sign-on bonus, and up to $25K in student loan repayment!

Grow your career with hands-on mentorship from an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), a collaborative team environment, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and flexible scheduling designed to support your professional growth. Conveniently located in the heart of Throgs Neck with easy access to I-95 and I-295, our culture is strengthened through monthly career development meetings with leadership and Quarterly Pub Nights that bring our team together beyond the clinic.

MOTION PT Group is a proud member of the Confluent Health family. At MOTION, we are dedicated to helping our patients get back to what moves them. By joining our team, you get the best of both worlds: a local community feel and a strong clinical reputation backed by industry-leading resources, AI-tools, and professional development of Confluent Health.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week). Schedule may be worked Monday through Saturday, with flexible days and hours available based on business needs and candidate preferences; however, Saturday availability is required.

Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and clinical efficiency.
  • Up to 40 minutes of personalized, one-on-one patient care, allowing our therapists to deliver individualized treatment that goes beyond the industry standard.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after-hours charting—so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM), including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Dedicated Therapy Aides to assist with patient care, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional physical therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities

Applying your clinical reasoning to assess movement dysfunction and identify underlying causes through patient history and physical examination.

Collaboratively developing and adjusting evidence-based plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, needs, and lifestyle.

Delivering skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities, to improve function and reduce pain.

  • Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
  • Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain in the state of practice)
  • Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care

CPR and First Aid Certification Required

Experience with general outpatient orthopedics, either as a licensed Physical Therapist or during clinical rotations for new graduates.

About

Compensation: $85K - $112K+, with an optional higher-caseload compensation model and additional compensation for eligible certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEvidence-based practicePatient advocacy

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (22 salary observations; 36 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (377 salary observations; 898 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

13
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
36% this job
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 419 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 10.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 59% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Motion Physical Therapy Group

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10K sign-on bonus
Up to $25K student loan repayment
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(K) with 4% employer match
Structured mentorship and career development
Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM)