Therapy Jobs in New York
14 active therapy jobs across New York. Browse RN, LPN, travel nurse, ICU, ER, and per diem positions.
New York is an active therapy market with 14 positions currently on the board across major hubs across New York. Listings cover hospital, clinic, long-term care, home health, and travel-therapy contracts, with both staff therapist and OT openings updated daily. New York employers like NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, and Northwell Health drive consistent PT and OT hiring across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Upstate. Union contracts and shift differentials push experienced bedside PT compensation well above the national average. Browse jobs by city below or jump straight to a category to filter the listings. New positions are added daily as employers refresh their hiring feeds, so check back often or set up an alert to be notified when fresh New York therapy openings go live.
Average therapy pay — New York
Approximate market averages. Actual pay varies by employer, specialty, setting, and experience.
| Role | Avg annual | Avg weekly (travel) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist (PT) | $82,000/yr | $1,800/week |
| Occupational Therapist (OT) | $78,000/yr | $1,650/week |
| Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | $80,000/yr | $1,700/week |
| Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $75,000/yr | $1,500/week |
| Mental Health Therapist | $65,000/yr | $1,200/week |
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Why nurse in New York?
New York offers a wide range of nursing opportunities across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, and travel contracts. Whether you're an experienced RN, an LPN/LVN, a CNA, or a new graduate, employers across the state hire across day, night, and weekend shifts with competitive pay, shift differentials, and benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a New York state license to work as a therapist here?+
New York is not part of the major therapy licensure compacts, so therapists must hold a New York state PT, OT, or SLP license to practice.
How much do therapists make in New York?+
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists in New York typically earn between $75,000 and $115,000 per year depending on specialty, setting, and experience. Travel therapy and home-health roles often pay at the top of that range, while school-based and outpatient roles for new grads start closer to the lower end. BCBAs typically earn $70,000–$95,000.
Are there travel therapy jobs available in New York?+
Yes — travel PT, OT, and SLP contracts are widely available in New York, especially in skilled nursing, home health, and school settings. Weekly pay packages typically range from $1,700 to $2,800+ including stipends, with 13-week assignments at facilities across the state.
Are there therapy jobs in New York for new grads or therapists with no experience?+
Yes. Many outpatient clinics, school districts, and skilled nursing facilities in New York hire new-grad PTs, OTs, and SLPs and offer mentorship programs. Entry-level ABA roles (RBT, BCaBA) with on-the-job training are also widely available statewide.
How many active therapy jobs are listed in New York?+
There are currently 14 active therapy jobs in New York, updated daily across PT, OT, SLP, ABA, mental health, school-based, home health, and travel roles.