$70,000–$100,000 Per Year
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Electricity, Environmental Compliance, Industry Standards, Infection Control, Manual Therapy, Mentoring, Neurology, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Project Tracking, Quality of Care, Recreation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Retirement Plan, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Tuition Fees, Ultrasound, Vision Plan
Finger Lakes Region
$70,000 – $100,000 | Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift
The Opportunity
A premier health organization in Ithaca, NY is adding a Physical Therapist to its Post-Acute and Medical Rehabilitation Unit — a specialized setting where your clinical skills directly shape patient recovery at a higher acuity level. You'll work within a well-established rehabilitation department alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to meaningful outcomes for patients with complex orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. This is a direct-hire, day-shift role with a clear path for professional growth in a thriving Finger Lakes market.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Certification pay — additional compensation for relevant credentials you already hold
- No overnight shifts — full-time schedule designed around work-life balance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support
- Employee wellness programs
- Relocation assistance available
- Clinical mentorship and professional development opportunities
Your Day-to-Day
- Conduct initial evaluations and build individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's rehabilitation goals
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercise, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/ice therapy
- Educate patients on exercise programming, posture correction, and injury prevention to drive long-term functional outcomes
- Collaborate with the broader clinical team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per departmental and industry standards
- Maintain a safe, organized treatment environment in compliance with infection control guidelines
What We're Looking For
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
- Licensure: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid New York Physical Therapist license at time of hire
- Certifications: BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
- Experience: Prior outpatient or post-acute physical therapy experience preferred
- Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management abilities; capacity to deliver compassionate care across a diverse patient population
Ready to Apply?
Ithaca offers Cornell University, Ithaca College, world-class Finger Lakes scenery, waterfalls, hiking, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and year-round outdoor recreation — all with a quality of life that's genuinely hard to match. If you're a skilled PT ready to work at a higher level of clinical complexity within a supportive, growth-oriented team, this is your next move.
Submit your resume to Great Bay Staffing at www.greatbaystaffing.com. Your resume will never be shared with a prospective employer without your explicit permission.
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