Head Physical Therapist - Grade 20

Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 17 positions statewide.


*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.

Salary Information for Physical Therapy Assnt 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Physical Therapy Assnt 1 11 $44,169 $56,743
Physical Therapy Assnt 2 14 $52,198 $66,634
Physical Therapist 16 $58,247 $74,135
Senr Physical Therapist 18 $65,001 $82,656
Head Physical Therapist 20 $72,032 $91,381
Chief Physical Therapist 23 $84,156 $106,454

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.

An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments

Job Duties

As a Head Physical Therapist, you would perform duties similar to those of a Chief Physical Therapist for a smaller physical therapy program. You might also serve as a general assistant to a Chief Physical Therapist.

As a Chief Physical Therapist, you would administer a large physical therapy program for individuals diagnosed with mental illness, or developmental disabilities, or for patients in a veteran's home or rehabilitation hospital. You would plan and implement treatment programs; act as a consultant to interdisciplinary treatment teams; organize professional training and education programs for staff, student interns, and community groups; and evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment programs.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

26-013010 37-515010

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.

How to Apply

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Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.

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