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Physical Therapist [Per Diem]

RochesterRegional Health

ROCHESTER, NYPer Diem$71–102K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–102K/yr
Location
ROCHESTER, NY
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York Physical Therapist License Or Limited Permit

Job overview

The Physical Therapist provides compassionate physical therapy to support patient rehabilitation. The role evaluates patients’ impairments and rehabilitation potential, develops individualized treatment plans, and communicates progress with physicians, team members, patients, and families. It also includes mentoring team members and helping ensure department standards and coverage. The position is per diem at Rochester General Hospital, with variable day shifts of 8 to 10 hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient EvaluationPhysical TherapyFunctional Mobility TrainingAssistive DevicesTherapeutic ExerciseBalance and Coordination RetrainingMassageHeat and CryotherapyDiagnostic TestingProgressive Functionality TestingLeadershipPatient FocusCare and CompassionCommunicationDocumentationAssertivenessSelf-MotivationHealth and Fitness Commitment

Qualifications

Doctorate or Master's in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's With Licensed PT ExperienceNew York Physical Therapist License or Limited PermitNY or APTA-Accredited PT Education and Practice ExemptionPrior Physical Therapist Experience

Full job description

Description SUMMARY As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide Physical Therapy to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital -1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621 DEPARTMENT: Physical Medicine & Rehab SCHEDULE: Day shift, shifts can vary from 8-10 hours in length; 7 am-3:30 pmfor an 8-hour shift and/or 7 am-5:30 pm for a 10-hr. shift ATTRIBUTES Developed leadership skills Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion Exceptional communication and documentation skills RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat, and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests Leadership. Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required. Required Licensure/Certification Skills: Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist If a New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA- accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements. If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required. Must possess personal characteristics that reflect assertiveness, self-motivation, and a personal commitment to health and fitness. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. PAY RANGE: $71,000.00 - $101,920.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMwMTU0LjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hc xpdHJhay

How this job compares

Set against the 10,464 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–102K/yr
  • New York median$85–104K/yr236 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,032 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $86K, is 9% below the New York median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Physical Therapist salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 561 open Physical Therapist jobs in New York and 10,464 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,865 postings).
Education
3,930 of the 10,464 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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