Physical Therapist

LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Place Preschool, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and provide PT services for identified children, with motor goals written on their IFSP/IEP. The role involves diagnostic testing, goal development, and collaboration with the preschool team.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a NY State license; pediatric experience is preferred. Responsibilities cover staff education, family communication, and coordinating PT interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required; NY license/registration and pediatric experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred is noted as a plus; strong collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing to evaluate the need for programs of physical therapy.
• Develop and update physical therapy goals for each child.
• Participate in team planning.
• Provide PT input in IFSP/IEP planning.
• Educate staff in aspects of PT through in-service.
• Maintain written and oral communication with parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with therapists, family service providers, and health services specialists.
• Supervise PT staff and act as the clinical coordinator of PT interns.
• Consult and collaborate with other professional staff in evaluating and planning care for children.
• Attend designated meetings associated with this position.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

New York State PT license

Job description

Salary/Pay Rate: $60,000 - $65,000 (Annual wage)

Posted: 21 days ago

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

Tentative Start Date: 09/08/2026

Job Description:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Title: Physical Therapist

Person Responsible To: Preschool Leader and Story Place Preschool, Inc.

Number of Staff Supervised: 0

Education and/or Experience Prerequisites:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, New York State license/registration and Pediatric experience preferred.

Basic Function:

Evaluate the need for and provide services in physical therapy for identified children with motor goals written on their IFSP/IEP.

Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic testing to evaluate the need for programs of physical therapy.
• Develop and update physical therapy goals for each child.
• Participate in team planning.
• Provide the PT input in IFSP/IEP planning.
• Receive input from other team members.
• Educate staff in aspects of PT through in-service.
• Maintain written and oral communication with parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with therapists, family service providers, and health services specialists.
• Supervise PT staff and act as the clinical coordinator of PT interns.
• Consult and collaborate with other professional staff in evaluating and planning care for children.
• Attend designated meetings associated with this position.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establish personal networks; participates in relevant in-services and conferences.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures established by Story Place Preschool, Inc. in the Employee Handbook.
• Provide assistance to the Preschool Leader as requested.