School Physical Therapist (PT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract-full-time role in Elmont, NY. You will evaluate students and deliver therapy services per each student’s plan of care and physician orders when applicable.

Minimum requirements include an active PT license in NY, graduation from an accredited PT program, and CPR if applicable. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The position offers a 40-hour work week at $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• One year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform student evaluations and provide therapy services per plan of care and physician orders.

Skills

CPR Certification

Clinical PT experience

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $70 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Elmont, NY

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Physical Therapist | Physical Therapist School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 672

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $70 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-30T19:43:03