Physical Therapist - Weekend

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Physical Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in Syracuse. The role involves evaluating patients, setting treatment goals, and implementing plans while collaborating with the care team and families.

The incumbent will document patient care, participate in staff and student education, train new staff, and support development of new programs within PM&R - Rehab Therapies under the State of New York system.

Qualifications

• NYS licensed & registered Physical Therapist.
• Two years of eligible experience required.
• CPR-BLS certification required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and formulate specific treatment goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Prepare and maintain patient care documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in educational programs for staff, students, volunteers and other professionals.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students and facilitate new program development.

Skills

NYS PT license

CPR-BLS

Weekend availability

Education

PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Weekend

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• PerDiem

• Opening on: Feb 5 2026

• PM&R - Rehab Therapies
• State of New York
• TH Physical Therapist 2, NSSL3
• PTW2026
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist-Weekend is responsible for evaluating patients, formulating specific treatment goals, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with other health care providers and families. Prepare and maintain patient care documentation in a timely manner. Participate in educational programs for staff, students, volunteers, and other professional health care personnel. Participate in training for new staff. Serve as a clinical instructor for students. Facilitate new program development.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed & registered Physical Therapist, degree required for licensure, and two years of eligible experience required.

Candidates who possess degree required for licensure, NYS PT license/registration or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for appointment to an entry-level (SL2) position at commensurate salary.

CPR-BLS certification required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 Years of experience preferred.

Work Days:

Must be available to work at least one weekend (Saturday & Sunday) a month, day shift.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources