Physical Therapist - Manhattan - Mobile Outpatient
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$92k-$145k
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Job Description
Title: Physical Therapist - Mobile Outpatient
Location: Manhattan, NY 10001
Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time & PRN considered based on availability)
Pay: Up to $145,000/year (full-time); part-time and PRN options also available
Home Health Physical Therapist | Manhattan, NY | Full-Time | Up to $145K/Year
Tired of double-booking, productivity quotas, and clinic burnout? Stern at Home Therapy is hiring full-time Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to patients throughout Manhattan — with established caseloads already built on both the East Side and West Side, so you can create an efficient schedule with minimal travel between visits. Strong candidates with part-time or PRN availability are also welcome to apply.
Why PTs Are Applying to This Role
- Full-time 1099 clinicians can earn up to $145,000/year based on visit volume
- Choose your structure — full-time W-2, full-time 1099, full-time salary, or part-time/PRN if that fits your availability better
- One patient at a time — no double-booking, ever
- Full clinical autonomy over evaluations and treatment plans
- Established East Side and West Side caseloads — less travel, more efficient days
- Flexible scheduling and control over your own availability
- Cancellation protection pay (up to 2 paid cancellations/month)
- Fast onboarding — most clinicians start seeing patients within 2 weeks
- Shadowing available if you're newer to home health
About Stern at Home Therapy
We're a home therapy practice built on the belief that better care happens when clinicians aren't rushed. Our PTs manage their own caseloads, treat one patient at a time, and have dedicated administrative support behind them handling scheduling and logistics — so you can focus on the patient in front of you.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat a primarily geriatric caseload in patients' homes throughout Manhattan
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans with full clinical autonomy
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall function
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and the clinical team
- Coordinate with our administrative team on scheduling and logistics
- Manage your caseload according to your own availability and chosen employment structure
Compensation Options
We're prioritizing full-time hires, but will consider part-time or PRN candidates with strong availability.
Full-Time Salary
- $92,000–$110,000/year
- Full-Time 1099 (Tiered Contractor):
- $70–$80 per follow-up visit, increasing as you move up the tiered structure
- $85 per 4-unit evaluation
- Earning potential up to $145,000/year based on visit volume
Full-Time W-2 (Tiered Per-Visit)
- $55–$70 per follow-up visit, increasing as you move up the tiered structure
- $75 per 4-unit evaluation
Part-Time (W-2)
- $65 per follow-up visit
- $75 per 4-unit evaluation
PRN
- $72 per 4-unit follow-up visit
- $85 per evaluation
- Benefits (W-2 employees)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Student loan repayment program
- CEU support
- Commuter support package
- Quarterly wellness stipend
- Childcare assistance
- Equipment provided
Our Scheduling Assurance Plan
We back up our promise to keep your caseload full: if we can't fill your schedule and can't replace a cancellation, you get paid for up to 2 cancellations per month.
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist license in New York
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently in a home-based setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills
- Full-time availability preferred; part-time or PRN candidates with strong availability will also be considered
How to Apply
Apply directly through this posting, or reach out right away for a quick intro call with our hiring manager, Yale — most clinicians start seeing patients within two weeks.
- Yale Smith
- Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Stern at Home Therapy
- Email: ysmith@sternathometherapy.com
- Text or call: 845-879-2467
Stern at Home Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels who share our commitment to patient-centered, autonomous care.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat a primarily geriatric caseload in patients' homes throughout Manhattan while developing individualized treatment plans. Manage your own caseload and coordinate with administrative staff to ensure efficient scheduling and accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license in New York and have access to reliable transportation. While home health experience is preferred, strong clinical and time-management skills are essential for this independent, home-based role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (482 salary observations; 1,607 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,596 salary observations; 51,209 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k 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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