Physical Therapist

Pillar Care Continuum; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar High School in Livingston, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence while collaborating with educational staff.

This is a temporary, leave coverage position from September 2026 through February 2027, with a potential for full-time hire based on performance and school needs. Hours are 8:15am-3:15pm, Monday-Friday, with part-time and full-time options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required.
• New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist.
• Certification by State of New Jersey as a school Physical Therapist, and fingerprint examination and approval.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and monitors high-quality therapy programs for individual therapy sessions.
• Designs, fabricates, adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individual students; suggests and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology.
• Develops educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives; completes daily notes
• Works collaboratively with professional staff using a team-based approach.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and assistance to classroom aides and one-to-one nurses.
• Collaborates closely with families to support the students.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

About Pillar Care Continuum

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Location: Livingston, NJ

Job Type: Temporary Leave Coverage

Position Overview

Pillar High School is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence while collaborating with educational staff. Maintains accurate documentation of services provided, monitors student progress, and supports participation in educational activities in accordance with established treatment plans.

This is a temporary, leave coverage position from September 2026 through February 2027.

(We are seeking a qualified professional for a 6 -month contract position with the potential for full-time hire based on performance and school's needs.)

Reports To: Principal

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-3:15pm, part-time and full-time options available

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and monitors high-quality therapy programs for individual therapy sessions.
• Designs, fabricates, adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individual students; suggests and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology.
• Develops educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives; completes daily notes
• Works collaboratively with professional staff using a team-based approach.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and assistance to classroom aides and one-to-one nurses.
• Collaborates closely with families to support the students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist.
• Certification by State of New Jersey as a school Physical Therapist, and fingerprint examination and approval.

Compensation

Salary: $70,000.00 to $78,000.00 annually

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2 Category 2 Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood

• or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here: Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org)