Physical Therapist (Full Time) – Assisted Living Setting
Listed compensation
$90k-$105k
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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 currently seeking a motivated and experienced full-time Physical Therapist to join our team at a partnered Assisted Living Facility on the Upper East Side (NYC). All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
- Job Type: Full-Time w/ benefits
- Pay: 90k-105k
- Location: NYC - Upper East Side, 80th st. (Assisted Living Facility)
- Schedule: Super flexible!
- What We Offer!
- Competitive salary + Full benefits package + Generous PTO
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS
Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
- A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
- Use of modern AI documentation tools for easier note taking!
- Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
- Great work/life balance
- Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 physical therapy treatment to residents within the facility
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
- Deliver care in accordance with professional standards and the established plan of care
- Lead a weekly group exercise class focused on mobility and functional wellness
- Collaborate with facility staff and caregivers to support patient outcomes
Plan and implement therapy programs to improve or restore functional abilities, reduce limitations, and enhance quality of life
Perform and document initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal results
- Provide care with a strong understanding of geriatric and memory care populations
Qualifications
Physical Therapist Program Graduate
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
Additional Information
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$105,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 105000 - yearly
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Full Time) – Assisted Living Setting at US Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,797 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Physical Therapist Career Context
US Physical Therapy ranks #5 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $876k≈ 9.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,154/mo≈ 55% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 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.