Physical Therapist - Acute Care/Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Listed compensation
$49-$50/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Acute Care/Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Rome Health is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our dedicated therapy team. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with the medical team in an acute care inpatient setting, while also providing coverage in our sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care facility, located on the third floor of the hospital.
As a Physical Therapist at Rome Health, you will be an integral part of a compassionate and collaborative therapy team. Our therapists are well known throughout the community for providing high-quality care across multiple settings and throughout the lifespan.
Position Highlights
- Per diem position
- Acute care inpatient physical therapy
- Cross-training and coverage in sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced healthcare team.
Experience in an acute care setting is an asset, but new graduates are welcome to apply. Our experienced therapists provide an excellent opportunity for new graduates to develop their skills, gain confidence, and receive mentorship in a supportive environment.
Why Rome Health?
Working at Rome Health means becoming part of both a dedicated therapy team and the Rome Health family. As a growing community hospital, we take pride in meeting the needs of our patients through comprehensive, compassionate care.
Our therapists have built a strong reputation in the community for the quality of care they provide across settings and throughout every stage of life.
About Rome Health
Rome Health is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Rome, New York, serving patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health provides quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life.
As a comprehensive healthcare system, Rome Health connects patients with experienced clinicians and advanced technologies while making high-quality care accessible to patients and families throughout the region.
Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College.
The best care out there. Here.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide high-quality care in acute care inpatient and sub-acute rehabilitation settings. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary medical team to support patient recovery across the lifespan.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with a passion for patient care. While acute care experience is an asset, new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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