Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $35.26–$56.53 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $48–$62, across 263 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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).
Workplace injuries
UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City reported 132 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,254,907 hours worked: 6.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 10 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 1 H-1B application from United Health Services (New York) for physical therapists, offering a median $44.73 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for physical therapists are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors physical therapists.
The green card line in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, for people born in most countries: a priority date before 15 June 2024 (EB-3 skilled workers and professionals). Every country's line.
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
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- 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
Position Overview
Ensures Physical Therapy services are administered and completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments, as well as associated clinical documentation. Maintains specific service delivery standards which address commitment to service, customer satisfaction, ongoing evaluation of customer expectations, integration with quality process, communication and interaction standards, turn-around time and information processing standards, corporate compliance requirements, and physical amenities/environment of care.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit
Physical Therapy, UHS Home Care
Work Shift and Schedule
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range
$35.26 - $56.53 per hour, depending on experience
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Education/Experience
Minimum Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy, receiving applicable degree in physical therapy study with a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree or equivalent.
- Previous experience in an approved medical facility.
Preferred
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree with previous physical therapy experience in a hospital based setting.
License/Certification
Minimum Required
- Possession of a current license or eligibility to be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York.
- CPR certification
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission - we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
From United Health Services (New York)'s job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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