Physical Therapist

Jewish Home·Town of Brighton, New York

$68,682 - $83,720/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 27 days ago

Practice for this role

Physical Therapist · $68,682 - $83,720/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-14% vs. median posted salary for allied health roles in New York ($80,000, n=2391)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,391 posted allied health roles in New York salarys. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 14% below the New York median for allied health roles.

The Physical Therapist will conduct patient evaluations, develop care plans, and supervise physical therapy assistants and students. They are also responsible for providing guidance on assessments and conducting staff training programs.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Salary Range

$68,682-$83,720 Exempt (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position) Full Time 40 hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

General scope

Provide Physical Therapy (P.T.) services, ensuring high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, aligned with the mission of JHR.

Education / Qualification

Degree in P.T. from an accredited institution.
Valid New York State P.T. license.

Essential functions

Supervises P.T. Assistants, volunteers, Physical Therapy students and per diem Physical Therapists.

Conduct patient evaluations and create care plans per physician orders.

Provide guidance to nursing staff on MDS and GG assessments.

Serve on committees and conduct training programs for staff.

Develops an aftercare exercise program when indicated and instructs other patient care personnel in proper procedures.

Act as a clinical instructor for P.T. students.

Support in-service programs and facility initiatives.

All other job duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic knowledge relative to the practice of physical therapy. Basic familiarity with equipment used in the practice of physical therapy and its operation. One (1) year experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a valid New York State Physical Therapy license. One year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred.

bachelor degree
Care Planning
Staff Training
Clinical Supervision
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Patient Evaluation
Clinical Instruction
MDS Assessment
Exercise Program Development
GG Assessment

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $68,682 - $83,720/yr
Location: Town of Brighton, New York
Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Application: Employer website

New York Physical Therapist market context

Physical therapists are commonly sought in New York across hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehabilitation settings, where patient volume and continuity of care can keep demand steady. Competition often centers on licensure, graduate-level preparation, and familiarity with APTA standards and New York State law. Before applying, confirm your New York license and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, which condense the original job description to save research time.