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Dunkirk, New York

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34 - $38.88/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Rate: $34 - $38.88/hour (depending on experience)
  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Days

Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking to add a Physical Therapist (PT) to its rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services that help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in Dunkirk, NY, Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.

As a CMS 5-Star rated facility, Chautauqua is recognized for its commitment to quality care and clinical excellence. Our team members enjoy a close-knit, supportive environment where compassion, teamwork, and professional growth are valued.

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals and monitor resident progress
  • Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with New York State regulations
  • Complete required documentation, evaluations, care plans, and billing records accurately and timely
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes
  • Provide resident and family education regarding therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
  • Recommend and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and discharge planning needs
  • Participate in care conferences, staff education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Valid New York State Physical Therapist License required
  • Newly licensed Physical Therapists encouraged to apply
  • Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMobility TrainingStrength And Balance TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationDurable Medical Equipment CoordinationStaff Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% 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)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 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 Physical Therapist at Vestra Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 21 employers

13
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dunkirk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Median resident rent
$866/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vestra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Long Island, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Retirement Saving Options