New Graduate Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$90k-$120k
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Job Description
Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking New Graduate Physical Therapists to join our growing team! We are hiring for our clinics throughout Long Island, Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
As a new grad at Metro, you’ll receive individualized mentorship, hands-on learning opportunities, and the resources you need to confidently transition from student to practicing clinician. You’ll work in a supportive outpatient environment alongside skilled therapists, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative team that truly values your growth.
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
- Evaluates a patient's need for physical therapy and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
- Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
- Additional Information
- New Grad Support Programs
Mentorship Program
We offer an exclusive mentorship program for all clinicians with under 3 years of experience. This program is designed to help you strengthen your clinical reasoning, refine your hands-on skills, and build confidence as an independent practitioner.
Leadership Programs
For therapists looking to grow and advance their careers, we offer two structured leadership development programs designed to help you not only strengthen your clinical skills but also gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field.
Board Exam Support
We understand the challenges that come with preparing for the NPTE. That’s why we offer in-house 1:1 board exam tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared.
Touro OCS Residency Partnership
Metro’s partnership with Touro University offers a unique opportunity to pursue your Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Residency while working full-time as a Metro employee. The program takes 12-18 months to complete and Metro covers the entire cost!
- What We Offer!
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Incentive Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- Full Salaries, Orthopedic Residency Programs available
- Loan Repayment program- up to $5,000 per year
Progressive Leadership Development Programs
- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any speciality certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS
- Access to unlimited online CEU’s through our partnership with MedBridge Education
- New York's 529 College Savings Program
- Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
- FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
- Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
- New Grad Events- Board Exam Trivia Nights, and Happy Hours
- And much more!
Your Future Starts Here
- Join Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy and start your career surrounded by mentors, learning opportunities, and leaders who truly care about your success.
- Here, you won’t just find your first job, you’ll find your professional home!
Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 120000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans based on professional standards. They will also provide direct care and instruct caregivers, including family members and assistants, on appropriate therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$102k)15 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-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 792 active | 21,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k loan repayment | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 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 |
| US Physical Therapy | #10 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates New Graduate Physical Therapist - Outpatient at US Physical Therapy 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 on-call duties.
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- No call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Ossining
- Typical market rent
- $3,257/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.