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Albany, New York

Physical Therapist Per Diem - Albany Memorial Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.73-$56.58/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Per Diem Physical Therapist – Outpatient Albany Memorial practice NO WEEKENDS

If you are looking for a Per Diem position in outpatient Physical Therapy, this position located at our Albany Memorial campus could be your opportunity. Per diem needs are during M-F within business hours-as needed-partial days as well as full-days are welcome. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.

Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status

Prioritize Patient Care Needs

Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner

Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards

All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements

What You Will Need

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree

  • Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
  • 1 year of Physical Therapy preferred
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Pay Range: $43.73-$56.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved physical therapy program and possess a current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration. At least one year of physical therapy experience is preferred, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Skills

RehabilitationCardiopulmonary careClinical documentationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterventionMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (602 salary observations; 2,074 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$107k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)602 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York792 active21,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Per Diem - Albany Memorial Outpatient at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
4
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
0
$130k-145k
11
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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