School-Based Physical Therapist — Flexible, Collaborative Impact

Applied ABC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Supportive leadership

Small school setting with a big impact

Job summary

Applied ABC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join a Brooklyn-based team dedicated to student-centered care. The PT/PTA will support gross motor development, functional mobility, and safe school access, in collaboration with teachers, BCBAs, and families.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling options and a small-school setting with meaningful impact, enabling therapists to tailor interventions within ESY or full-year programs for children with diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in New York state.
• Experience with autism or developmental delays preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for inclusive, strengths-based, functional skill-building.
• Team-based, data-driven environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and contribute to IEP development, focusing on gross motor development and mobility.
• Develop and implement individualized and small-group therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with educators, BCBAs, and families to support safe, functional mobility.
• Develop strategies for safe navigation of the school environment (stairs, bus, playground).
• Provide staff consultation on positioning, mobility techniques, and safe lifting/transfers.
• Monitor progress and document in line with state and school policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed PT/DPT or PTA in NY

Job description

Applied ABC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join a Brooklyn-based team dedicated to student-centered care. The PT/PTA will support gross motor development, functional mobility, and safe school access, in collaboration with teachers, BCBAs, and families.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling options and a small-school setting with meaningful impact, enabling therapists to tailor interventions within ESY or full-year programs for children with diverse learning needs.