Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based – $2K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Referral Program

Professional Development

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support school-age children across Long Island. You will design and implement therapy interventions, complete evaluations, and collaborate with family, school teams, and coordinators to advance IEP goals.

Applicants must hold a PT degree and a NY license; bilingual skills are a plus. We offer school-based placements with flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and full-time or fee-for-service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed in NY.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with school teams and families.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators regarding case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedule with assigned families/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and report progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference CSE meetings and annual reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Physical Therapy degree (DPT)

New York State PT License

Job description

Physical Therapist

Competitive Pay

• Flexibility
• Location
• Caseload Stability
• Clinical Support
• $2K sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*

Details about this opportunity

Location: School District placements across Long Island

Status: Fee for Service, and/or Full Time opportunities available

Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling with FFS)

Compensation: $60-$120/hour

Larger groups can earn up to $200+ per hour

**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

What we have to offer YOU

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off(between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy
• Current New York State Physical Therapy License
• Bilingual is a plus

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.