Respiratory therapist staffing demand in New York and New Jersey is expected to remain competitive in 2026 because national and state projections show continued employment growth. For individual facilities, hiring pressure will still depend on location, setting, shift requirements, credentials, and local candidate availability. Flagstar Rehab is a therapy staffing and recruiting agency that can […]
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Therapy staffing rates are the hourly or fee-based costs facilities pay to recruit or place therapy professionals. They vary by discipline, location, schedule, facility setting, assignment type, and contract inclusions. A clinician’s pay rate is not the same as the agency bill rate, which may include employment, recruiting, administrative, and assignment-related costs. Understanding the main […]
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School-based and medical speech-language pathologist placements differ in the people served, daily duties, documentation, team structure, and credential requirements. For SLPs comparing speech pathology staffing opportunities in New York, the better setting depends on their qualifications, clinical experience, interests, and preferred work environment. Flagstar Rehab connects speech-language pathologists with school-based and medical job opportunities across […]
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A facility may need a therapy staffing company when therapy positions remain open, qualified candidates are difficult to reach, or temporary coverage problems keep returning. For therapy directors, administrators, and hiring teams, the first step is identifying whether the issue involves recruiting, retention, scheduling, or workforce planning. Flagstar Rehab is a therapy staffing and recruiting […]
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Occupational therapy staffing connects qualified occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants with healthcare or educational facilities that need therapy professionals. For OT and COTA candidates, a staffing agency may help identify suitable roles, coordinate communication, and support the placement process. Flagstar Rehab recruits and places therapy professionals, while the hiring facility defines the role, […]
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Most PTs ask how much do physical therapists make in New York. According to 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data published through O*NET OnLine, physical therapists in New York earn a median annual wage of $100,660. Actual pay can vary depending on location, experience, clinical setting, schedule, employer, and job type. This guide is […]
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Home health PT is physical therapy provided in a patient’s home by a licensed physical therapist. The role is best for PTs who are comfortable working independently, traveling between visits, documenting carefully, teaching caregivers, and adapting treatment to each patient’s actual living environment. Candidates entering home health physical therapy may work with seniors, people recovering […]
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Mobile therapy jobs require therapists to provide in-person care across homes, schools, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community locations instead of working in one fixed clinic. These roles may involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, or assistant-level services. Mobile therapy can offer professional variety, independence, and experience providing care in a […]
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NRP certification usually means completing the appropriate Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider pathway and holding a current Provider eCard. For respiratory therapists, it may be required or preferred for NICU, delivery-room, neonatal transport, or pediatrics roles. The exact requirement depends on the facility, job duties, credentialing process, and expected start date. In job postings, “NRP certification” […]
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A neonatal care RT, also called a neonatal respiratory therapist, supports newborns and premature infants with breathing needs in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. The role requires specialized respiratory therapy skills because newborns have small airways, developing lungs, and rapidly changing respiratory needs. This guide explains the skills, credentials, and experience respiratory therapists […]
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