Pediatric Physical Therapist — Remote & Community-Based

Finger Lakes Therapy Works, PLLC; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Licensure support

Job summary

Finger Lakes Therapy Works in the Finger Lakes region is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide evaluations, individualized treatment, and caregiver coaching for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in homes, preschools, and community settings.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with OTs, SLPs, educators, and clinicians, and flexible scheduling with travel throughout the region; NY licensure required and pay reflects hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Current New York State Physical Therapist license.
• Eligibility to provide Early Intervention and/or Preschool Special Education services in New York State.
• Knowledge of pediatric development, motor learning principles, and evidence-based physical therapy practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based visits.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pediatric physical therapy evaluations using standardized assessments, clinical observations, and caregiver interviews.
• Assess gross motor development, posture, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, mobility, gait, and functional movement.
• Collaborate with families to establish meaningful, individualized therapy goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IFSPs and IEPs, when applicable.
• Deliver evidence-based, play-centered interventions that promote motor development, functional mobility, postural control, balance, coordination, and independence.
• Adapt therapeutic activities to reflect each child’s developmental stage, interests, strengths, and family priorities.
• Monitor progress and modify intervention strategies to maximize developmental outcomes.
• Coach caregivers on positioning, mobility, strengthening exercises, developmental play, and home exercise programs.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Family coaching

Collaboration

Travel to community sites

Education

DPT degree

Job description

Finger Lakes Therapy Works in the Finger Lakes region is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide evaluations, individualized treatment, and caregiver coaching for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in homes, preschools, and community settings.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with OTs, SLPs, educators, and clinicians, and flexible scheduling with travel throughout the region; NY licensure required and pay reflects hourly rate.