PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME DAYS - Port Jefferson Station, NY
- Full-time
- Days
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $48–$61.70, across 270 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in New York earn a median of $48.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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New York is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New York license, apply to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Physical Therapy) for a license by endorsement ($294, by its own page): what New York asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What New York requires of a physical therapist
Physical therapist license, from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Physical Therapy).
- Licensure by endorsement is for a therapist licensed in another jurisdiction who does not meet current New York education requirements and has at least 3 years of acceptable practice in the 7 years before applying; it requires Form 1 and the fee, verification of education, NPTE scores transferred from FSBPT, verification of licensure and good standing from each jurisdiction (Form 3), and practice verification by supervisors and colleagues (Forms 4 and 4A).
- Staying active: Registration is renewed every three years, with 36 hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period.
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About the job
Job Description
ALLEGRIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION IS RECRUITING FOR A FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR THEIR IN-HOUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN PORT JEFFERSON, NY.
Responsibilities
- THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF REFERRED PATIENTS THAT REQUIRE REHABILITAION SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES;
- PROVIDING DIRECT PATIENT CARE TO ASSESS THEIR MEDICAL CONDITION, FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES, LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND POTENTAL FOR REHABILITATION.
- THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST WILL ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A TREATMENT PROGRAM WITH SPECIFIC GOALS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE PATIENTS CAPACITY AND TOLERANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PHYICIAN.
- THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST SET REALISTIC AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR THEIR PATIENTS, DOCUMENT AND RECORD THE PATIENTS CONDITION AND EDUCATE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND FAMILIES IN AN APPROPIATE PHYSICAL THERAPY METHOD.
Requirements/Qualifications
- MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED PHYSICAL THERAPY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
- MUST HAVE A VALID PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FOR STATE OF PRACTICE
- THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING AND SUPERVISIN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
- EXPERIENCE WITH LONG-TERM CAARE AND/OR GERIATRIC CARE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO
- WELL VERSED WITH DOCUMENT WRITING
- EVALUATIONS, WEEKLY PROGRESS NOTES, RECERTIFICATION AD DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION
- EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT SERVICE SKILS AND ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- REPORT TO WORK ON TIME, ADHERE TO SCHEDULED HOURS AND DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM AT ALL TIMES
- PERFORM ALL OTER DUTIES ASSIGNED BY DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION
- COMPLIANCE WITH CONFIDENTIALITY, HIPPA AND FEDERAL RESIDENTS RIGHTS
Education
Mid Level (3-6 years)
Experience
Bachelors Degree
Benefits/Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
Location
Port Jefferson Station, NY
From Allegria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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