Physical therapist (PT)

Big Minds, Tiny Hands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is seeking a caring pediatric physical therapist to provide home-based Early Intervention services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays. You will work directly with families in their natural environment, offering individualized therapy aligned to the IFSP and promoting mobility, strength, and coordination.

The role emphasizes family coaching, flexible scheduling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliant documentation and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's degree in physical therapy.
• Active New York State PT license.
• Experience with the pediatric population (birth to age 3 preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy in the child’s home or community setting.
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals.
• Support families with strategies to foster daily functional mobility.
• Coordinate with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team, and submit required forms on time.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Communication

Organization

Education

DPT or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is looking for a caring, motivated physical therapist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.

You work directly with children and families in their natural environment, on a flexible schedule. You give individualized, family-centered therapy that improves mobility, strength, coordination, and overall physical development, in line with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

What you will do

Direct service delivery

• Provide physical therapy in the child's home or community setting
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals
• Work on gross motor development, mobility, strength, balance, and coordination
• Use play-based, routine-based, and evidence-based strategies
• Coach caregivers so skills carry over into daily life

Assessment and documentation

• Do evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
• Complete session notes daily, as Early Intervention requires
• Prepare and submit progress reports on time
• Monitor each child's progress and adjust the plan as needed

Family collaboration

• Teach families strategies that support physical development in daily routines
• Keep caregivers informed about progress and goals
• Give hands-on guidance that supports functional mobility and independence

Coordination and compliance

• Work with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team
• Follow all New York State Early Intervention Program guidelines
• Submit documentation and required forms on time and accurately
• Meet billing and service delivery standards

What you need

• Doctorate or master's degree in physical therapy
• Active New York State PT license
• Experience with the pediatric population (birth to age 3 preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in Early Intervention or home-based services
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and pediatric motor development
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language
• Familiarity with EI documentation systems, such as ProviderSoft

Position details

• Type: fee-for-service (1099 or W-2, based on agency structure)
• Setting: home-based and community-based
• Schedule: flexible, based on your availability
• Caseload: assigned by location and availability

Why join us

• A flexible schedule and autonomy
• Close work with families in natural environments
• A supportive, collaborative team
• Meaningful work that supports early childhood development