Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

The Opportunity

This role sits in a more medically focused rehab environment than a typical outpatient clinic — working alongside a broader clinical team on a higher-acuity patient population, with direct hire status and relocation paid for candidates coming from outside the area.

It's a full-time, day-shift position with no overnight shifts, based in Ithaca, in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

Compensation: $70,000-$100,000 base salary, based on experience, plus additional pay for relevant certifications.

Schedule: Full-time, day shift only — no overnights.

Setting: A clinic-based role within a premier health organization, collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary physical therapy team.

Relocation: Fully paid relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO and holidays; a retirement plan with employer contribution; tuition assistance and continuing education support; and employee wellness programs.

Location: Ithaca sits in the Finger Lakes region, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, with lake and waterfall scenery, hiking trails, and a well-regarded arts and dining scene.

What Your Week Looks Like

• Conducting initial evaluations and building individualized treatment plans
• Administering therapeutic treatments — therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound, heat/ice, and electrical stimulation
• Treating patients across orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Educating patients on exercise programs, posture correction, and injury prevention
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team on comprehensive, patient-centered treatment
• Monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans as patients advance toward their goals
• Documenting evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per department standards

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
• Active or eligible-for PT licensure in New York at time of hire
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• Prior experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. independently and up to 150 lbs. with assistance; frequent standing, walking, bending, and patient handling required

Ready to Explore?

If a more clinically integrated rehab setting — with day shifts, relocation support, and a supportive team — sounds worth a conversation, we'd welcome the chance to share more.

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