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North Tonawanda, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69K–$73K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Rate: $33-$35/hour (depending on experience)
  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Days

Northgate Health Care Facility is looking to add a Physical Therapist (PT) to its rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services that help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in North Tonawanda, NY, Northgate Health Care Facility is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.

Recognized with a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating, Northgate is committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive and team-oriented workplace. Our employees are empowered to grow professionally, build meaningful relationships with residents, and make a positive impact every day. Join a team where compassion, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of what we do.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals and monitor resident progress
  • Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with New York State regulations
  • Complete required documentation, evaluations, care plans, and billing records accurately and timely
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes
  • Provide resident and family education regarding therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
  • Recommend and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and discharge planning needs
  • Participate in care conferences, staff education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Valid New York State Physical Therapist License required
  • Newly licensed Physical Therapists encouraged to apply
  • Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMobility ImprovementPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDurable Medical Equipment CoordinationClinical Problem-Solving

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 ~$34k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Confidential Employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 22 employers

14
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in North Tonawanda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,255/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Retirement Saving Options