Physical Therapist (ID# 5365)

TemPositions Health Care; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee assistance

Childcare assistance

Discounts

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TemPositions Health Care is seeking a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist to join a brand-new interdisciplinary team at a special education preschool in Syosset. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on addressing the physical, gross motor, and developmental needs of 3–5 year olds with developmental delays, helping them safely access their educational environment.

You will deliver direct therapy, collaborate on IEP goals with teachers, OTs, and SLPs, recommend adaptive equipment

Qualifications

• Active New York State Physical Therapist license.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience with early childhood populations (ages 3–5) or NY Section 4410 frameworks preferred.
• Strong understanding of pediatric milestone progression and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Direct therapy for gross motor skills, strength, balance and spatial awareness.
• Collaborate on IEP goals with teachers, OTs, and SLPs.
• Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment and classroom modifications.
• Use play-based techniques to engage preschoolers and support behavior.
• Maintain progress notes and reports per NY State guidelines.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Team collaboration

Progress monitoring

Play-based therapy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in PT

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated New York State Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join an inaugural interdisciplinary team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). Operating within a brand-new special education preschool, you will address the physical, gross motor, and developmental needs of young children (ages 3–5) with developmental delays and disabilities, helping them safely navigate and access their educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy: Deliver individualized and small-group physical therapy focused on gross motor skills, strength, balance, and spatial awareness.
• IEP Collaboration: Partner with teachers, OTs, and SLPs to design, track, and implement goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Environmental Support: Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and classroom modifications to maximize student safety and independence.
• Behavior Management: Use positive reinforcement and play-based techniques to keep preschoolers engaged and regulated during therapy.
• Documentation: Maintain timely progress notes, quarterly updates, and reports matching NY State education guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active New York State Physical Therapist License.
• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience: Prior experience with early childhood populations (ages 3–5) or NY Section 4410 Special Education frameworks is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of pediatric milestone progression and excellent team communication skills.

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription coverage
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• employee assistance
• childcare assistance
• discounts
• paid holidays
• longevity bonuses

Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.