Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Rotating - Cornell Campus
NewYork-Presbyterian$60.10–$67.95/hrNYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center (New York, NY)Full timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- Rotating
How this pay compares
This posting states $60.10–$67.95 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $47.75–$65, across 255 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).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at NewYork-Presbyterian here: New York State Nurses Association at New York, NY (3,830 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2025); 1199 Service Employees International Union at New York, NY (543 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Sep 2026). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Medicare gives New York-Presbyterian Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New York's hospitals average 2.7). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 9% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New York hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected The New York and Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY on 16 Sep 2022 and cited 2 violations (1 serious), $24,109 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $95,961 in back wages to 11 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 29 Aug 2021 to 29 Aug 2023, at The New York and Presbyterian Hospital / Weil (trading as New York Presbyterian Hospital) in New York, NY. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists New York-Presbyterian Hospital as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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.
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About the job
Location
New York, New York
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Description
Experience Mission-Driven Care
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the globe. In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, ground-breaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.
Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Rotating - Cornell Campus
At NYP, our Physical Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. We provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients. Our impressive facilities include state of the art exercise equipment, treatment space, advanced technologies such as the Bioness L300 Go, Lite Gait and the Bertec Balance Master. Our work continues to help patients reach their full potential.
Join our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality rehabilitation for our patients throughout the continuum of care including acute care, ambulatory surgery, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. Explore our many innovative programs including Burn Rehabilitation, Orthopedic/Trauma, Neurological Rehab, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, early mobilization in our ICUs and Ambulatory Surgery. Outpatient Rehabilitation includes working in our Spine Center or in our Musculoskeletal/Neurological rehabilitation area. Help us build on our reputation as one of New York’s best hospitals.
Annual rotations include working on our many acute care units, ambulatory surgery, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. This is a full-time position. Schedule will be determined based on rotation and will include Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday schedules. A varying shift of 8:30am - 4:30pm and 10:30- 6:30 will be required.
Preferred Criteria
- Experience with adult acute care and surgical protocols.
- Experience in ICU settings.
- Cardio-pulmonary experience.
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.
Required Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Limited Permit as per New York State Practice Act for Physical Therapists OR New York State Physical Therapist License.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$60.10-$67.95/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
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About NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia, with 10 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) hospitals, nearly 350 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) locations and 45,000 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) employees and affiliated physicians in New York City and Westchester. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)
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