Physical Therapist

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab in New York is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time position in pediatric long-term care. The role features a Wednesday–Sunday schedule and pays $45–$52 per hour.

You will provide individualized therapy to children with complex medical and developmental needs, aiming to improve mobility, comfort, and participation in daily activities. You will evaluate patients, develop goals, document progress, and collaborate closely with families and the care team

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the practicing state.
• Inpatient pediatric experience, preferably with medically complex patients.
• Familiarity with ventilators and respiratory support equipment.
• Knowledge of high-frequency intervention approaches and passion for this model.
• 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.
• Provide physical therapy interventions for children with high-acuity needs.
• Use high-frequency intervention approaches and adapt to patient goals.
• Monitor and document patient response, progress, and changes.
• Collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Follow facility policies and professional standards for safe, effective care.

Skills

Pediatric care

Ventilator knowledge

High-frequency interventions

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Education

PT licensure (state)

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Physical Therapist — Full-Time Position
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday
Pediatric Long-Term Care Facility
Pay: $45–$52 per hour

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Physical Therapist to join our pediatric long-term care team. In this full-time role, you will provide individualized care to children with complex medical and developmental needs, supporting their mobility, function, comfort, and participation in daily activities.

We’re especially interested in candidates who are passionate about high-frequency intervention and helping children make meaningful progress through consistent, individualized therapy.

Key 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.

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.