About The Role

Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time & PRN considered based on availability)

Pay: Up to $145,000/year (full-time); part-time and PRN options also available

Home Health Physical Therapist | Manhattan, NY | Full-Time | Up to $145K/Year

Tired of double-booking, productivity quotas, and clinic burnout? Stern at Home Therapy is hiring full-time Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to patients throughout Manhattan — with established caseloads already built on both the East Side and West Side, so you can create an efficient schedule with minimal travel between visits. Strong candidates with part-time or PRN availability are also welcome to apply.

Why PTs Are Applying to This Role

Full-time 1099 clinicians can earn up to $145,000/year based on visit volume
Choose your structure — full-time W-2, full-time 1099, full-time salary, or part-time/PRN if that fits your availability better
One patient at a time — no double-booking, ever
Full clinical autonomy over evaluations and treatment plans
Established East Side and West Side caseloads — less travel, more efficient days
Flexible scheduling and control over your own availability
Cancellation protection pay (up to 2 paid cancellations/month)
Fast onboarding — most clinicians start seeing patients within 2 weeks
Shadowing available if you're newer to home health

About Stern at Home Therapy

We're a home therapy practice built on the belief that better care happens when clinicians aren't rushed. Our PTs manage their own caseloads, treat one patient at a time, and have dedicated administrative support behind them handling scheduling and logistics — so you can focus on the patient in front of you.

What You'll Do

Evaluate and treat a primarily geriatric caseload in patients' homes throughout Manhattan
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans with full clinical autonomy
Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall function
Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation
Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and the clinical team
Coordinate with our administrative team on scheduling and logistics
Manage your caseload according to your own availability and chosen employment structure

Compensation Options

We're prioritizing full-time hires, but will consider part-time or PRN candidates with strong availability.

Full-Time Salary

$92,000–$110,000/year

Full-Time 1099 (Tiered Contractor)

$70–$80 per follow-up visit, increasing as you move up the tiered structure
$85 per 4-unit evaluation
Earning potential up to $145,000/year based on visit volume

Full-Time W-2 (Tiered Per-Visit)

$55–$70 per follow-up visit, increasing as you move up the tiered structure
$75 per 4-unit evaluation

Part-Time (W-2)

$65 per follow-up visit
$75 per 4-unit evaluation

PRN

$72 per 4-unit follow-up visit
$85 per evaluation

Benefits (W-2 employees)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Student loan repayment program
CEU support
Commuter support package
Quarterly wellness stipend
Childcare assistance
Equipment provided

Our Scheduling Assurance Plan

We back up our promise to keep your caseload full: if we can't fill your schedule and can't replace a cancellation, you get paid for up to 2 cancellations per month.

Required Qualifications

Active Physical Therapist license in New York
Reliable transportation
Ability to work independently in a home-based setting

Preferred Qualifications

Home health experience
Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills
Full-time availability preferred; part-time or PRN candidates with strong availability will also be considered

How to Apply

Apply directly through this posting, or reach out right away for a quick intro call with our hiring manager, Yale — most clinicians start seeing patients within two weeks.

Yale Smith

Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Stern at Home Therapy

Email: [email hidden]

Text or call: 845-879-2467

Stern at Home Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels who share our commitment to patient-centered, autonomous care.