Physical Therapist

OUTREACH Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive onboarding

Clinical support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is seeking Per-Diem Physical Therapists to evaluate and treat older adults in home and community settings across Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.

You will focus on mobility, balance, fall prevention and functional independence, collaborating with physicians and caregivers, with competitive per-visit pay starting at $60 and strong clinical support.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New York Physical Therapy License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients.
• Assess home environments for safety concerns and environmental barriers.
• Perform balance, gait, and fall risk assessments.
• Address musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and functional impairments.
• Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention, mobility strategies, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members.
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Education

DPT or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Per-Diem Physical Therapist - Geriatric & Home-Based Rehabilitation

Multiple open roles are available across Manhattan and the other boroughs.

OUTREACH Rehabilitation

About OUTREACH Rehabilitation

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is a growing multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice providing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology treatment throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

Our mission is to help older adults move better, feel better, and live better through high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care delivered directly in the home and community setting.

OUTREACH bridges the gap between traditional outpatient rehabilitation and home health by delivering individualized treatment in patients' homes, senior residences, assisted living communities, and office settings.

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and clinically driven Physical Therapists who are passionate about working with geriatric populations and value autonomy, flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat older adults in community-based settings, focusing on mobility, balance, fall prevention, functional independence, strength, endurance, and overall quality of life. Therapists work closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to develop individualized plans of care that promote safe, functional, and meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients
• Assess home environments for safety concerns and environmental barriers
• Perform balance, gait, and fall risk assessments
• Address musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and functional impairments
• Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education
• Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention, mobility strategies, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active New York Physical Therapy License required

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Fall prevention and balance training
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Functional mobility training
• Home-based rehabilitation
• Chronic disease management
• Vestibular or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within a team environment
• Home care, home health, outpatient geriatrics, or community-based rehabilitation experience preferred
• Competitive salary: Starting at $60 per Visit (Based on Medicare Units billed)
• Paid sick leave
• Comprehensive onboarding, and clinical support
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Why Join OUTREACH?

At OUTREACH, we believe rehabilitation is most impactful when care is delivered where patients are most comfortable - in their own environments. Our therapists are empowered to build meaningful relationships with patients while practicing with autonomy, flexibility, and strong clinical support.

We are building a culture focused on collaboration, growth, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults throughout the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees and patients.