School-Based Physical Therapist (PT)

Waymark HR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid school breaks/holidays/snow days

Paid sick time

Job summary

Waymark HR Group is assisting a Western New York school-based therapy provider in placing a part-time pediatric physical therapist in a Niagara County district. The 21-hour schedule spans three 7-hour days with a lunch break, and benefits kick in at 21 hours per week.

New graduates are welcome; pediatric or school-based experience is a plus, and training will be provided. The role supports students with IEP goals in multiple settings, including teletherapy when needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or DPT degree required.
• New York State PT license active.
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and set goals aligned with IEP.
• Deliver treatment in therapy room, classroom, and teletherapy as needed.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation accurately and timely.
• Schedule sessions and manage a part-time caseload independently.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and training staff on use.
• Communicate progress with teachers and families.
• Supervise PTA per NYS rules.

Skills

Pediatric experience

School-based work

Documentation skills

Time management

Education

Master's or DPT

Tools

Word & Google Docs

Job description

Three days a week. Real benefits. Paid holidays and snow days. A part-time pediatric PT role that actually fits around your life.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a close-knit Western New York therapy provider that places physical and occupational therapists in local school districts. They are hiring a part-time PT to support students in a Niagara County school district.

The schedule is three 7-hour school days per week (21 hours), with a half-hour lunch break each day. At 21 hours you are eligible for benefits and you are paid for school breaks, holidays, and snow days. A 2-day schedule can also be discussed. It is a strong fit for a PT who wants meaningful pediatric work alongside another position, family commitments, or a lighter week.

Pediatric or school-based experience is a plus, not a requirement. New graduates are welcome, and the team will train the right person.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Evaluate students, set goals, and build individualized plans of care that support their IEP and help them move safely and independently through the school day
• Deliver treatment in the therapy room, the classroom, and other settings the district designates, including teletherapy when the district calls for it
• Keep progress notes and documentation current, accurate, and timely
• Schedule your own student sessions and manage a part-time caseload independently
• Recommend adaptive equipment and supplies, and show staff how to use them
• Keep teachers, school staff, and families updated on progress, including home activities that reinforce therapy
• Supervise a PTA when assigned, in line with New York State supervision requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

• A master's or doctoral degree (DPT) from an accredited physical therapy program
• A New York State PT license, kept current with triennial registration and required CEUs
• Pediatric or school-based experience is preferred, not required. New grads are encouraged to apply
• Clear, professional documentation skills and comfort with Word and Google Docs
• Strong time management and the independence to run your own schedule
• An encouraging, patient approach with kids and an easy way of working with teachers and parents
• Ability to complete NYS fingerprint clearance (TEACH system) and a pre-employment physical with immunization records

WHY YOU WILL WANT THIS JOB

• $34.00 to $36.50 per hour
• Benefits eligible at 20+ hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance. Coverage starts the 1st of the month after just 30 days
• 401(k) with a company match after six months
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus optional short-term disability and supplemental life
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Paid school breaks, school holidays, and snow days on the 3-day (21-hour) schedule
• Paid sick time and a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT THIS SEARCH

This search is managed by Waymark HR Group, a Western New York recruiting firm. Every application is read by a real person, not filtered out by software, and qualified candidates will hear from us directly.

Waymark HR Group and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.