Travel Physical Therapist
Cobleskill, NY
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Cobleskill, NY, 12043

Start date: 01/19/2026
Duration: 13 week Contract
Shift: Days 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:00)

Local Pay Rate: $65/Hr - $68/Hr on w2
Travel Pay Rate: $3006 weekly ($44/Hr W2 + $1246 weekly stipend)

Job Description:

• Setting: Primary outpatient, inpatient acute/swing-bed rehab coverage on a less frequent basis
• Patient Population & Case Types: -Outpatient: General orthopedics and practice PT (highest case mix includes shoulder, back, hip, and knee diagnoses), falls/balance referrals, neurological diagnoses
• Inpatient: Critical-access hospital with a small swing-bed rehab unit (approximately 15 patients), diagnoses include orthopedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and general illness rehabilitation post-acute stay
• Case Volume: -Total of 15 sessions/day (30 minutes each) -Evaluations - 1 hour each (limited to 4-5 per day) -Follow-ups - 30 minutes each -No double/over-booking in usual practice

Responsibilities:

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop an individualized treatment plan
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly
• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process

Requirements:

• 2 years of Physical Therapist experience
• BLS Certification
• NY State PT License