Per Diem Physical Therapist- Hudson Valley
Listed compensation
$73.50/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Location: Cortlandt Manor, New York
Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)
Description
Setting Standards, Changing Lives
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, our Physical Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. We provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients. The therapist assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within their capabilities.
Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Per Diem (Day/Evening Flex)
Now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible. Provide high-quality care as you communicate with physicians, referring providers, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel.
This is a per diem Monday through Friday (day/evening flex) position at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital located at 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, NY.
- Required Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
Current NYS PT Licensure
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
- NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$73.50/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will use advanced techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility through tailored one-on-one therapy sessions. They are responsible for communicating effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and possess a current New York State physical therapy license. The role requires an on-site presence at the Cortlandt Manor facility.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 33% have no call, 63% 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 (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist- Hudson Valley at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
- On-site
- Includes call
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