Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $39.95–$59.93 an hour. 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, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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).
Licensed in another state?
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.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in New York · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Building Name: ECH - Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location Address: 78 Park St., Elizabethtown New York
Regular
Department: ECH - Physical Therapy
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours:
Shift: Day-8Hr
Primary Shift: -
Weekend Needs: None
Salary Range: Min $39.95 Mid $49.94 Max $59.93
Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides physical therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness. Physical therapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction, enhance physical and functional abilities, and promote optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Physical therapists prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
Physical therapists function as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients. They teach and prepare patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The physical therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The physical therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of New York.
EXPERIENCE
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From Elizabethtown Community Hospital's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Elizabethtown Community Hospital is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Elizabethtown, NY. Its job board posts jobs for imaging techs, EMTs and paramedics and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Elizabethtown Community Hospital
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