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Mount Kisco, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85k-$147k

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

*Set per diem rate is $65 hourly

  • Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
  • Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
  • Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
  • Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
  • Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
  • Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
  • Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities. Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

  • Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases according to authorized prescriptions, using appropriate techniques and individualized treatment programs. Monitor patient response, maintain complete medical records, follow safety procedures, participate in quality improvement, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary staff.

Requirements

A Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required. Applicants must hold a current New York State Physical Therapist license, any needed specialized certifications, and 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient MonitoringTreatment ModificationMedical RecordkeepingClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (763 salary observations; 1,875 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$147kPhysical Therapy median $98k (middle half $92k–$106k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)763 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York768 active22,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 16 employers
19
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $165000.00
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#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Kisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$767k≈ 9.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,998/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.