SLP pay in New York can vary significantly depending on location, work setting, experience, employer, and job structure. An offer in the New York City area may look very different from one in Buffalo, Rochester, or another part of the state, which makes a single statewide number only a starting point. For speech-language pathologists comparing […]
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Choosing between direct hire vs contract staffing involves more than comparing a placement fee with an hourly bill rate. The two staffing models create different cost structures, workforce commitments, and recruiting demands for a rehab department. Direct hire may fit an ongoing permanent role, while contract staffing may fit a defined coverage need or a […]
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School-based therapy staffing helps Boards of Education and school districts recruit therapy professionals for open or anticipated positions. Depending on the workforce need, schools may consider temporary, contract, temp-to-perm, or direct-hire approaches. Flagstar Rehab is a therapy staffing and recruiting agency that connects facilities with qualified professionals rather than providing therapy directly to students. For […]
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The best physical therapy setting depends on the patient population, pace, schedule, and team environment a PT prefers. SNFs may suit PTs who like older-adult care and functional mobility work, subacute rehab may fit post-hospital recovery work, outpatient clinics may suit appointment-based care, and schools may fit PTs interested in pediatrics and educational support. This […]
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Getting an SLP license in New York requires meeting education, examination, supervised experience, age, and character requirements set by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Applicants must also submit the required forms and pay the applicable licensing fee. Flagstar Rehab is a therapy staffing and recruiting agency that connects qualified speech-language pathologists with potential […]
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For facilities asking how long to fill therapist vacancy requests take, the answer depends on more than how quickly a staffing agency can find an interested PT or OT candidate. A facility may receive a candidate presentation before interviews, approvals, licensure checks, credentialing, onboarding, scheduling, and the clinician’s start date are complete. There is no […]
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COTA jobs in New York require state licensure and vary by pay, setting, schedule, supervision, location, and employment type. Candidates should compare roles by salary benchmarks, work environment, travel expectations, employer requirements, and access to supervising occupational therapists before accepting a position. Flagstar Rehab helps qualified therapy professionals connect with healthcare and educational facilities. This […]
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Physical therapy license requirements vary by state. Physical therapists generally need approved physical therapy education, a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), and any additional requirements set by the state licensing authority. Physical therapist assistants may have different licensure or certification requirements depending on the jurisdiction. This guide is for PTs and […]
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The median occupational therapist salary in New York is $96,390 per year, or $46.34 per hour, based on May 2025 wage data. But a statewide number cannot tell you whether an SNF, school, or outpatient position offers the best compensation for you. This guide helps New York OTs understand what they can reasonably expect from […]
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Per diem therapy staffing can fit facilities with changing or shift-specific staffing needs, while contract staffing may make more sense for a defined temporary need. A permanent or full-time hire may be a better fit for an ongoing position. For facilities evaluating respiratory therapist staffing or other therapy roles, the right staffing model depends on […]
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