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UCP of Long Island
Commack, New York

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Childrens Center - Commack, NY, Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00Hourly, UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

We are proud of our over 75-year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities!

We currently contract/per diem Pediatric Physical Therapist positions for our Children’s Center located in Commack. Full time employment positions with benefits also available.

You will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred to by CSE/CPSE, and a physician's script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. Full time salaried positions with paid time off and retirement and medical benefits also available.

We give you: All sessions on one site Paid note writing time on site Collaborative atmosphere Ability to make a difference in a child's life In this role, you will: Evaluate students with orthopedic, neuro-physiological, and/or developmental deficits, upon assignment by the Clinical Supervisor.

Formulate a treatment program based on data learned through the evaluation process. Handle the treatment of these students using physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, or other therapeutic techniques. Communicate therapeutic procedures to parents, teachers, and other staff members.

Attend meetings with other staff members to convey and receive information concerning student care. Participate in in-services. Record student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing. Consult with equipment technicians and other dealers.

Measure and arrive at appropriate specifications for appliances prescribed by the physicians. Provide a safe, supervised, nurturing environment for the students we serve. Complete all required documentation and paperwork in a thorough and timely fashion..

Ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.

We require: Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by APTA NYS Licensure as Physical Therapist Two years of "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred Physical Therapist, for immediate consideration, please apply now! UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate students with developmental or orthopedic deficits and formulate personalized treatment programs. They are also responsible for performing therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and communicating care plans to parents and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an APTA-accredited institution and possess a valid NYS Physical Therapist license. Two years of pediatric or rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyTreatment planningOrthopedic assessmentNeuro-physiological assessmentDevelopmental deficit assessmentTherapeutic exerciseCommunicationPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 50% 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
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)763 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York774 active21,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 50% no weekends40 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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
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<$100k
5
$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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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.

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About UCP of Long Island

Non-profit Organizations
Hauppauge, New York

Benefits & Perks

Paid note writing time on site
Collaborative atmosphere
Full-time salaried positions with benefits also available

Living in Commack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k
Typical market rent
$5,400/mo
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.

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