Pediatric Physical Therapist — High-Frequency Care (Full-Time)

Ditmas-Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditmas-Children in New York seeks a skilled Physical Therapist for a full-time role at a pediatric long-term care facility. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday; you will provide individualized therapy to children with complex medical and developmental needs to support mobility, function, comfort, and participation.

The ideal candidate has inpatient pediatric experience, familiarity with ventilators, and a passion for high-frequency intervention, with strong communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice.
• Inpatient pediatric experience, preferably with medically complex or high-acuity patients.
• Familiarity with ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Knowledge of high-frequency intervention approaches and a genuine passion for this model of care.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work a full-time schedule, Wednesday through Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their needs, goals, and medical status.
• Provide physical therapy interventions for children with high-acuity needs.
• Use high-frequency intervention approaches and adapt treatment to each patient’s goals, progress, and tolerance.
• Monitor and document patient response, progress, and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support continuity between therapy sessions.
• Follow facility policies and applicable professional standards for safe, effective care.

Skills

Pediatric inpatient

Ventilators

High-frequency therapy

Communication

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist license

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Ditmas-Children in New York seeks a skilled Physical Therapist for a full-time role at a pediatric long-term care facility. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday; you will provide individualized therapy to children with complex medical and developmental needs to support mobility, function, comfort, and participation.

The ideal candidate has inpatient pediatric experience, familiarity with ventilators, and a passion for high-frequency intervention, with strong communication and collaboration skills